Deriving Priorities of Competences Required for Digital Forensic Experts using AHP

Haejung Yun, Seung Yong Lee, Choong C. Lee Lee

Abstract


Nowadays, digital forensic experts are not only computer experts who restore and find deleted files, but also general experts who posses various capabilities including knowledge about processes/laws, communication skills, and ethics. However, there have been few studies about qualifications or competencies required for digital forensic experts comparing with their importance. Therefore, in this study, AHP questionnaires were distributed to digital forensic experts and analyzed to derive priorities of competencies; the first-tier

questions which consisted of knowledge, technology, and attitude, and the second-tier ones which have 20 items. Research findings showed that the most important competency was knowledge, followed by technology and attitude but no significant difference was found. Among 20 items of the second-tier competencies, the most important competency was “digital forensics equipment/tool program utilization skill” and it was followed by “data extraction and imaging skill from storage devices.” Attitude such as “judgment,” “morality,” “communication skill,” “concentration” were subsequently followed. The least critical one was “substantial law related to actual cases.” Previous studies on training/education for digital forensics experts focused on law, IT knowledge, and usage of analytic tools while attitude-related competencies have not given proper attention. We hope this study can provide helpful implications to design curriculum and qualifying exam to foster digital forensic experts.


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