Digital Forensics, A Process

In today’s connected world, digital evidence decides the outcome of investigations, prosecutions, and regulatory cases. From smartphones and cloud servers to CCTV footage and AI-generated threats, every trace must be handled with absolute integrity to stand up in court.This authoritative yet accessible guide takes you step-by-step through the entire digital evidence lifecycle, identification, collection, acquisition, preservation, laboratory analysis, reporting, all grounded in ISO/IEC 27037 and 17025 standards and fully aligned with Irish law (Criminal Justice Acts, Data Protection Act 2018) and EU requirements (GDPR, European Investigation Order).Written specifically for Digital Evidence First Responders (DEFRs), Digital Evidence Specialists (DESs), laboratory teams, investigators, and students in Ireland and across Europe, the book features:Clear, non-technical explanations of core principles (relevance, reliability, sufficiency, auditability)Ready-to-use checklists and templatesIrish and EU-focused hypothetical casesIn-depth coverage of real-time incidents, powered-on/off devices, CCTV, cloud challenges, and the transformative role of AI (including EU AI Act compliance and quantum threats)Whether you are securing a crime scene at 3 a.m., preparing a courtroom presentation, or building a compliant forensic laboratory, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to protect evidence integrity and deliver justice with confidence.Essential reading for anyone who works with digital evidence in the modern legal landscape. Read more