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GCFA Question #245: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A. Your company is sued for defaming the character of an accused party. B. You falsely accuse an innocent employee. C. Your company is unable to pursue the case against a perpetrator.. Improperly gathered forensic evidence in a corporate investigation can lead to defamation claims, false accusations of innocent employees, and case dismissal due to inadmissible evidence.

Question

You are responsible for all computer security at your company. This includes initial investigation into alleged unauthorized activity. Which of the following are possible results of improperly gathering forensic evidence in an alleged computer crime by an employee? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three.

Options

  • AYour company is sued for defaming the character of an accused party.
  • BYou falsely accuse an innocent employee.
  • CYour company is unable to pursue the case against a perpetrator.
  • DYou are charged with criminal acts.

Explanation

Improperly gathered forensic evidence in a corporate investigation can lead to defamation claims, false accusations of innocent employees, and case dismissal due to inadmissible evidence.

Common mistakes.

  • D. Being charged with criminal acts is not a standard consequence of improperly gathering corporate forensic evidence - improper procedure alone does not constitute criminal conduct by the investigator, and this outcome is not addressed in standard digital forensics guidelines.

Concept tested. Consequences of improper digital forensic evidence collection

Reference. https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-86/final

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