Project 2
Instructions
Project 2
For the purpose of this Project, you are still the InfoSec Specialist for the Makestuff Company. Consider this project a continuation of the work you performed in Project 1.
With the scenario in mind, thoroughly answer the following questions (in paragraph format, properly citing outside research, where appropriate):
1. What permissions/authorities should you have before you search Mr. Yourprop’s former Company work area, and how would you document that authority?
2. (Looking at the photo of Mr. Yourprop’s work area, provided for Project 2 in the Course Content area) Identify three (3) potential items of digitalevidence you see in the photo. For EACH item of digital evidence you identified, explain what potential use that item would be to your investigation (e.g., what type of data that item might hold) AND how you would collect that item as evidence (with emphasis on your care and handling of that item consistent with digital forensic best practices described in your textbook).
3. (Looking at the photo of Mr. Yourprop’s work area, provided for Project 2 in the Course Content area) Identify three (3) potential items of non-digitalevidence you see in the photo. For EACH item of non-digital evidence you identified, explain what potential use that item would be to your investigation AND how you would collect that item as evidence.
4. (Looking at the Evidence Custody Document and item photographs, provided for Project 2 in the Course Content area) Read the Evidence Custody Document prepared by one of your co-workers, in which he is attempting to seize the three items pictured in the accompanying photos. Did your co-worker adequately describe each item? What could you add to the descriptions, and for which items (based on what you see in the photos), to make them more complete and serve as an example to your co-worker of what they SHOULD look like?
5. How should the items you collected as evidence be stored in your evidence room. Describe any environmental conditions or concerns for your evidence room (digital evidence can require some unique considerations!), as well any security procedures that should be in place.
Project Requirements:
  • Each questions should be answered with a minimum of 1-2 paragraphs, so do your research, be specific, be detailed, and demonstrate your knowledge;
  • Answers to the above questions should be submitted in a single document (.DOC/.DOCX, .RTF, or .PDF), with answers separated so as to make it clear which question is being answered;
  • The submission should have a cover page, including course number, course title, title of paper, student’s name, date of submission;
  • Format: 12-point font, double-space, one-inch margins;
  • It is mandatory that you do some research, and utilize outside resources! References page: APA citation style (see for help).

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Rubric Name: DEFAULT Rubric for CCJS Projects

Criteria / Equivalent to an A / Equivalent to a B / Equivalent to a C / Equivalent to a D or F
Overall content of paper or project. Value: 20 points / 20 points
The paper is exemplary.Content of the paper exceeds all information required by assignment, demonstrates critical thinking skills, sophisticated analysis and other perspectives.
Points available:18-20 / 17.9 points
Paper indicates effort above and beyond the Project Description in the areas of research, analysis, critical thinking, etc.
Points available:16-17.9 / 15.9 points
In genetal, the content of the paper addresses the information required by the assignment.
Points available:14-15.9 / 11.9 points
The overall content of the paper addresses less than the minimal amount of the information required by the assignment. It demonstrates marginal work and does not reflect an understanding of the project.
Points available D: 10-11.9
Points available F: 0-9.9
Overall analysis and critical thinking Value: 20 points / 20 points
Analysis and critical thinking is evident throughout the paper, beyond the requirements in the Project Description
Points available:18-20 / 17.9 points
Paper includes evidence of analysis and critical thinking beyond the requirements in the Project Description
Points available:16-17.9 / 15.9 points
The analysis and critical thinking is consistant with the requirements in the Project Description
Points available:14-15.9 / 11.9 points
The analysis and critical thinking reflected in this paper did not meet the requirements in the Project Description
Points available D: 10-11.9
Points available F: 0-9.9
Responsiveness to Project Description: All elements are included. Value: 10 points / 10 points
Assignment is formatted exactly as required.
Points available:9-10 / 8.9 points
Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations.
Points available:8-8.9 / 7.9 points
Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required element(s).
Points available:7-7.9 / 5.9 points
Assignment is missingmajor elements,
Points available D: 5-5.9
Points available F: 0-4.9
Responsiveness to Project Description : Application of theory and knowledge to the facts presented, accurate use of terminology, etc. Value: 10 points / 10 points
Excellent understanding and application of theory and knowledge to the facts.
Terminology is correct in all uses.
Points available: 9-10 / 8.9 points
Clear application of theory and knowledge to the facts.
Most terminology references are correctly applied.
Points available:8-8.9 / 7.9 points
Application of theory, knowledge and terminology indicate understanding of the concepts and focus of the project
Points available:7-7.9 / 5.9 points
Theory and knowledge does not apply to the facts presented.
Use of terminology indicates a lack of understanding of the concepts and focus of the project
Points available D: 5-5.9
Points available F: 0-4.9
Responsiveness to Project Description: Organization. Value: 10 points / 10 points
Organization is relevant to topic, clear and understandable with logical flow that makes the project easier to follow.
Points available: 9-10 / 8.9 points
Organization is clear and does not distract from the project’s content.
Points available: 8-8.9 / 7.9 points
Organization presents some MINOR distractions from the project’s content.
Points available: 7-7.9 / 5.9 points
Organization lacks relevance, is unclear, difficult to understand, or logic is missing that causes distraction for the reader.
Points available D: 5-5.9
Points available F: 0-4.9
Formatting, references, and APA citations Value 15 points / 15 points
Assignment is formatted exactly as required, all required citations and references are present andAPA standards are followed in every respect.
Points available 13.5-15 / 13.4 points
Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations, resource requirements are met, citations and references are presentandAPA standards are followed.
Points available: 12-13.4 / 11.9 points
Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required elements/ sourcesor some APA errors are evident.
Points available: 10.5-11.9 / 8.9 points
Assignment is missingmajor elements, lacks required sourcesorAPA is not followed however a different citation method is used correctly.
Points available D: 7.6 - 8.9
Points available F: 0-7.5
General Grammar/Mechanics Value 15 points / 15 points
No or minor English and grammarusage errors.
Points available 13.5-15 / 13.4 points
A few minor/ inconsequential mistakes in English and grammar.
Points available 12-13.4 / 11.9 points
Some, but acceptable mistakes in English and/or grammar.
Points available:10.5-11.9 / 8.9 points
Many mistakes evident in English/grammar usage.
Points available D: 7.6 - 8.9
Points available F: 0-7.5
Overall Score / Equivalent to an A
90 or more / Equivalent to an B
80 or more / Equivalent to an C
70 or more / Equivalent to a D or an F
0 or more