ASTM Standard Developed for computer forensics degree programs.September 29, 2009 -
ASTM E2678, Guide for Education and Training in Computer Forensics, provides road map for post-secondary institutions to develop computer forensics degree programs. It covers topics such as alternative paths by which students may arrive at and move through professional training; formal educational programs of increasing length from associate degrees through graduate work; and framework for academic certificate programs offered by educational institutions.
ASTM Forensics Committee Develops Standard for Computer Forensics Degree Programs |
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Press release date: September 25, 2009
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., September 25, 2009-While the use of digital evidence is fairly common in contemporary criminal investigation, there are still relatively few degree programs in computer forensics. A new standard developed by ASTM International Committee E30 on Forensic Sciences provides a road map for post-secondary institutions to develop degree programs in computer forensics.
The new standard, ASTM E2678, Guide for Education and Training in Computer Forensics, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E30.12 on Digital and Multimedia Evidence.
"ASTM E2678 attempts to improve and advance computer forensics through the development of model curricula consistent with other forensic science programs," says Rhesa G. Gilliland, laboratory director, Digital Evidence Laboratory, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
"Considering the amount of interest generated after the release of the National Academy of Sciences report, 'Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward,' the development of standards in the relatively new forensic discipline of digital and multimedia evidence is extremely important," says Gilliland, who is co-chair of E30.12.
Gilliland says that ASTM E2678 was based on a research report funded by the National Institute of Justice through a grant to the West Virginia University Forensic Science Initiative and submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Topics covered in the new standard include alternative paths by which students may arrive at and move through professional training; formal educational programs of increasing length from associate degrees through graduate work; a framework for academic certificate programs offered by educational institutions; and model criteria and implementation approaches for training and continuing education opportunities provided by professional organizations, vendors and academic institutions.
All interested parties, particularly individuals working in the digital and multimedia evidence examination field, are welcome to participate in the ongoing activities of E30.12. The subcommittee is working with the Scientific Working Groups on Digital Evidence and Imaging Technology to develop proposed new standards.
ASTM International standards can be purchased from Customer Service (phone: 610-832-9585; service@astm.org) or at www.astm.org. For technical information, contact Rhesa G. Gilliland, Drug Enforcement Administration, Lorton, Va. (phone: 703-495-6578; rhesa.g.gilliland@usdoj.gov). Committee E30 will meet Feb. 20-21, 2010, in conjunction with the American Academy of Forensic Sciences in Seattle, Wash.
ASTM International welcomes and encourages participation in the development of its standards. ASTM's open consensus process, using advanced Internet-based standards development tools, ensures worldwide access for all interested individuals. For more information on becoming an ASTM member, please contact Timothy Brooke, ASTM International (phone: 610-832-9729; tbrooke@astm.org).
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