Digital Forensic Scientist

What is the main focus of students at Dixie State University's Computer Crime Institute?

• Taking apart phones to preserve and recover data

• Studying criminal psychology

• Designing security software

• Learning to program video games

What technique do students learn that involves heating a chip to remove it?

• Software debugging

• Password cracking

• Chip off forensics

• Circuit board mapping

Why don't students work on real evidence?

• They are not qualified

• To preserve the integrity of evidence

• It's too dangerous

• Lack of real evidence to work on

What kind of devices does the law enforcement digital forensics lab receive?

• Only cell phones

• Only GPS units

• Cell phones, tablets, computers, GPS units, and game systems

• Just computers and tablets

What is a challenge mentioned in recovering data from digital devices?

• Lack of proper software tools

• Too many devices are made by Apple

• Devices come in damaged

• Devices are often fully encrypted

Why is it important to regularly update your software and operating system?

• To keep your computer running smoothly

• To ensure you have the latest features

• To fix security vulnerabilities and protect against malware

• To use more of your computer's memory