GIAC Exam GCIA Topic 7 Question 62 Discussion

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Question #: 62
Topic #: 7

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Which of the following methods is used by forensic investigators to acquire an image over the network in a secure manner?

ALinux Live CD

BDOS boot disk

CSecure Authentication for EnCase (SAFE)

DEnCase with a hardware write blocker

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Suggested Answer: C

by Enola at Dec 09, 2024, 05:48 AM

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Rory

1 months ago

I bet the right answer involves something that can't be 'hacked' by the suspect. Probably not the DOS boot disk!

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Lucina

1 months ago

Hmm, EnCase with a hardware write blocker, huh? Sounds like the forensic version of duct tape and WD-40 - it fixes Jeanninerything!

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Jeannine

1 months ago

B. EnCase with a hardware write blocker is the way to go. It's the gold standard for preserving data integrity.

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Reita

1 months ago

A. DOS boot disk? What is this, the 90s? I doubt that would work for modern forensics.

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Hildegarde

7 days ago

I agree, a Linux Live CD or Secure Authentication for EnCase would be better options for acquiring images securely.

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Rodrigo

16 days ago

Yeah, using a DOS boot disk seems outdated. EnCase with a hardware write blocker is more secure.

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Lauran

19 days ago

D) Secure Authentication for EnCase (SAFE)

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Sylvia

26 days ago

C) Linux Live CD

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Ashlee

29 days ago

B) EnCase with a hardware write blocker

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Monroe

2 months ago

D. Secure Authentication for EnCase (SAFE)? Isn't that just for logging in? I don't think that qualifies as a method for network image acquisition.

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Jennie

10 days ago

C) Linux Live CD

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Valentine

11 days ago

B) EnCase with a hardware write blocker

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Lashandra

12 days ago

A) DOS boot disk

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Jesse

2 months ago

I believe D) Secure Authentication for EnCase (SAFE) could also be a valid option for secure acquisition of images.

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Daisy

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think C) Linux Live CD could also be a secure method for acquiring an image over the network.

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Leigha

2 months ago

C. Linux Live CD sounds like a good option too. It's open-source and you can customize it for your forensic needs.

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Derick

2 months ago

C) Linux Live CD sounds like a good option too. It's open-source and you can customize it for your forensic needs.

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Freeman

2 months ago

B) EnCase with a hardware write blocker

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Lelia

3 months ago

I think the answer is B. EnCase with a hardware write blocker. That's the industry standard for secure network image acquisition.

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Rodolfo

1 months ago

Forensic investigators need to be meticulous in their approach to ensure the evidence is admissible in court.

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Marshall

1 months ago

It's important to follow proper forensic procedures to maintain the integrity of the evidence.

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Melissa

1 months ago

I've heard that Secure Authentication for EnCase (SAFE) is another secure method for acquiring images over the network.

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Eulah

1 months ago

Using EnCase with a hardware write blocker ensures that the original evidence is not altered during the acquisition process.

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Kyoko

2 months ago

EnCase with a hardware write blocker is definitely the most reliable option for forensic investigators.

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Brandon

2 months ago

I agree, B) EnCase with a hardware write blocker is the best option for secure network image acquisition.

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Kirk

2 months ago

I think Linux Live CD could also be a secure method for network image acquisition.

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Raul

2 months ago

I agree, using EnCase with a hardware write blocker ensures the integrity of the acquired image.

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Wei

3 months ago

I agree with Darci, using a hardware write blocker ensures the image is acquired securely.

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Darci

3 months ago

I think the answer is B) EnCase with a hardware write blocker.

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