A Blueprint for Implementing Best Practice Procedures in a Digital Forensic Laboratory 2nd Edition

A Blueprint for Implementing Best Practice Procedures in a Digital Forensic Laboratory, 2nd Edition by David Lilburn Watson and Andrew Jones

Step into a practical, authoritative guide crafted for today’s digital forensic challenges. This revised second edition delivers clear, actionable guidance to help laboratory managers, forensic examiners, and IT security teams build and maintain high-quality digital forensic services that meet international expectations.

Inside you’ll find a structured roadmap for establishing robust standard operating procedures (SOPs), implementing effective quality management, and maintaining an unbroken chain of custody. The book bridges technical best practice with managerial oversight — covering evidence handling, laboratory layout and workflow, documentation, staff training and competency, and compliance with standards such as ISO/IEC 17025. Realistic examples and pragmatic recommendations make complex compliance tasks approachable for both newly formed and established labs.

Whether you operate in law enforcement, corporate incident response, legal practice, or academia, this edition is tailored to be relevant across regions — from the US and UK to the EU, Asia-Pacific and beyond. It helps organizations prepare for accreditation, reduce case backlogs, and enhance reproducibility and admissibility of digital evidence in court.

If you’re serious about professionalising your digital forensic laboratory, this book is an indispensable reference and implementation manual. Practical, up-to-date and globally relevant — order your copy today to start transforming procedures into reliable, auditable practice.

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