You work as a forensic investigator. A recent inquiry from a local company called TriGo has caught your attention. On a routine file audit of their servers, TriGo has found some files that appear to be “corrupt” because each file uses the .xde extension. When TriGo personnel try to access the files, they show as “garbage.” Search the Internet for this file extension and summarize your findings.

Write a one-page report detailing your results. Include at least one tool or best practice you would recommend to this client.

Case Study 1: Forensic Tool Selection

Your supervisor has asked you to research current forensic acquisition tools and to compile a list of recommended tools for the new forensics lab. Using the Internet and the tools listed in Chapter 3 as a guideline, create the following:

1. Create an Excel spreadsheet or an open-source equivalent that specifies vendor name, name of acquisition tool, raw format, validation methods, and overall description of tool.

2. Create a report to accompany the spreadsheetthat recommends two tools based on your research. Justify your answer.

3. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.