FORENSICS STEADY STATE

Author

Travis Scarboro, University of Rhode IslandFollow

Date of Award

2014

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Computer Science

Department

Computer Science and Statistics

First Advisor

Victor Fay-Wolfe

Abstract

After finishing the process of investigating digital evidence on a forensic workstation, it is important for law enforcement to use a forensically sound machine when starting a new investigation. To prevent cross-contamination of remnants between cases, most law enforcement agencies seek to have a controlled operating environment that can be reset to a sterile state which ensures that all remnants of previous cases are not present. The discontinuation of Windows SteadyState™ has left forensic investigators without a viable automated solution for ensuring a controlled environment that protects the probative value of digital evidence. This thesis project forensically validates and modifies an existing open-source SteadyState™ solution, Forensics Steady State, which will provide law enforcement officers with a viable substitution to other costly products.

Recommended Citation

Scarboro, Travis, "FORENSICS STEADY STATE" (2014). Open Access Master's Theses. Paper 457.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/theses/457