Standardized framework for the forensic analysis of digital evidence

The exponential growth of Information Technology has allowed to be an additional tool for the commission of various computer crimes. The digitally stored information becomes more relevant as evidence in a criminal or civil procedure deriving in highly specific and complicated computer skills in obtaining the evidence. One of the major problems is the lack of a process that guides IT experts in the application of techniques, methods and good practices ensuring that they performed all the tasks entrusted with the appropriate mechanisms within the current legal framework. Given this complex scenario, it is proposed to develop a standardized framework for forensic analysis, based on norms, standards, tools and good practices issued by international organizations specialized in Forensic Informatics, complementing it with the current legal regulations, so that this Evidence is legally accepted in a court with clear, compelling and useful elements.