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| Title:
Gatekeeping Out Of The Box:
Open Source Software As A Mechanism To Assess Reliability For Digital Evidence
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| Author:
Erin Kenneally |
| Abstract:
This article examines digital evidence reliability by first
identifying and differentiating the two competing categories of
software from which this evidence is derived: proprietary and
Open Source. The next section explores the standards for software
reliability in both the industrial marketplace and the legal
arena. Specifically, the current standards are addressed in
light of their value to industry and the law, as well as their
respective historical origins This sets the stage for a
reconciliation of standards for reliability as between industry
and the courtroom. An outline of the legal approaches to
reconciling digital evidence standards and the ensuing dangers
of failing to scrutinize the source of the evidence supports the
conclusion that the reliability of some digital evidence is not
being properly addressed. Finally, this article will advocate
the merits of Open Source software as a solution that facilitates
the application of appropriate legal standards to novel evidence
and helps bridge the gap between the law and industry in measuring
reliability.
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| Website:
http://www.vjolt.net/vol6/issue3/v6i3-a13-Kenneally.html
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| Title:
Netherlands Forensic Institute develops and publishes open source software
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| Author:
David Duijnmayer |
| Abstract:
The Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) recently published its own software, TULP2G, under an open source license. The NFI had already published a software library called Rfile as open source software. The software that was developed by the NFI can now be used and developed further by other organizations. In addition, the reflection of third parties may enhance the quality of the software.
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| Website:
http://europa.eu.int/ida/en/document/3675/470 |
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| Title:
Open Source Digital Forensics Tools: The
Legal Argument |
| Author:
Brian Carrier |
| Abstract:
This paper addresses open source digital forensic analysis tools
and their use in a legal setting. To enter scientific evidence
into a United States court, it must be reliable and relevant.
The reliability is tested by applying Daubert guidelines. This
paper examines the guidelines and shows that open source tools
may more clearly and comprehensively meet the guidelines than
closed source tools would.
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| Website:
http://www.digital-evidence.org/papers/opensrc_legal.pdf |
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