Computer Forensics Lab

Imagine the university that employs you as an information security professional
has recently identified the need to design and build a digital forensic
laboratory. You have been tasked with designing the lab for the
organization.
Imagine the university that employs you as an information security professional
has recently identified the need to design and build a digital forensic
laboratory. You have been tasked with designing the lab for the
organization.

Write a 700-1000 word paper in which you:

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2. Explicate the steps you would take to plan a budget for the lab, keeping in
   mind the general business objective to avoid unneeded costs.
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4. Recommend the physical requirements and controls that you would consider
   implementing in order to keep the lab safe and secure.
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6. Identify at least three (3) hardware and software tools that you would
   include in the design of the lab and explain your reasons behind your
   choices.
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8. Identify the high-level criteria that would be considered when selecting the
   forensic workstations to be utilized.
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10. Describe the mandatory policies, processes, and procedures you would
    implement in order to maintain the lab environment and preserve evidence.
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12. Design a floor plan for the lab using a diagramming application such as
    Visio or Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the
    required page length.
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14. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia
    and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.