Digital Forensics Criminal Justice Project

Digital Forensics Criminal Justice ProjectProject 1For the purposes of this project, imagine you are an Information Security (InfoSec) Specialist, an employee of the Makestuff Company, assigned to the company’s Incident Response Team.In this case, you have been notified by Mr. Hirum Andfirum, Human Resources Director for the Makestuff Company, that the company has just terminated Mr. Got Yourprop, a former engineer in the company’s New Products Division, for cause. Mr. Andfirum tells you that at Mr. Yourprop’s exit interview earlier that day, the terminated employee made several statements to the effect of “it is okay because I have a new job already and they were VERY happy to have me come from Makestuff, with ALL I have to offer.” Mr. Yourprop’s statements made Mr. Andfirum fear he might be taking Makestuff’s intellectual property with him to his new employer (undoubtedly a Makestuff competitor). In particular, Mr. Andfirum is worried about the loss of the source code for “Product X,” which the company is counting on to earn millions in revenue over the next three years. Mr. Andfirum provides you a copy of the source code to use in your investigation. Lastly, Mr. Andfirum tells you to remember that the Company wants to retain the option to refer the investigation to law enforcement in the future, so anything you do should be with thought about later potential admissibility in court.The 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads, “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” While the 4th Amendment is most commonly interpreted to only affect/restrict governmental power (e.g., law enforcement), the fact that a formal criminal investigation is a possibility (and the Company has no desire to be named in a civil lawsuit) means you must consider its effect your actions.With the above scenario in mind, thoroughly answer the following questions (in paragraph format, properly citing outside research, where appropriate).1. Can you (or Mr. Yourprop’s supervisor) search Yourprop’s personal vehicle currently parked in the Company parking lot for digital evidence? Support your answer.2. If evidence of this theft of intellectual property can be found, Makestuff Company may seek to pursue criminal prosecution. Can Mr. Yourprop’s supervisor direct local police investigators to search his personal vehicle which is parked on the Company parking lot? Support your answer.3. Can (or Mr. Yourprop’s supervisor) search Yourprop’s assigned locker in the Company’s on-site gym for digital evidence? Support your answer.4. Can (or Mr. Yourprop’s supervisor) use a master key to search Yourprop’s locked desk after he has left the premises for digital evidence? Support your answer.5. There is a page in the Company’s “Employee Handbook” that states that anything brought onto the Company’s property, including the employees themselves, is subject to random search for items belonging to the Company. There is a space for the employee to acknowledge receipt of this notice. Mr. Yourprop has a copy of the handbook but never signed the page. Does that matter? Explain.6. Makestuff Company uses a security checkpoint at the entrance to the building. A sign adjacent to the checkpoint states that the purpose of the checkpoint is for security staff to check for weapons or other materials that may be detrimental to the working environment or employee safety. Screening is casual and usually consists of verification of an employee’s Company ID card. Can security staff at this checkpoint be directed to open Mr. Yourprop’s briefcase and seize any potential digital evidence? Support your answer.Project Requirements:· Each questions should be answered with a minimum of 1-2 paragraphs, so do your research, be specific, be detailed, and demonstrate your knowledge;· Answers to the above questions should be submitted in a single document (.DOC/.DOCX, .RTF, or .PDF), with answers separated so as to make it clear which question is being answered;· The submission should have a cover page, including course number, course title, title of paper, student’s name, date of submission, and submit to the assignments folder;· Format: 12-point font, double-space, one-inch margins;· It is mandatory that you do some research, and utilize outside resources! References page: APA citation style (see https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ for help).https://learn.umuc.edu/d2l/img/0/Shared.Main.actHide.png?v=10.6.1.2687-164 Hide RubricsRubric Name: DEFAULT Rubric for CCJS ProjectsCriteriaEquivalent to an AEquivalent to a BEquivalent to a CEquivalent to a D or FOverall content of paper or project. Value: 20 points20 pointsThe paper is exemplary. Content of the paper exceeds all information required by assignment, demonstrates critical thinking skills, sophisticated analysis and other perspectives.Points available: 18-2017.9 pointsPaper indicates effort above and beyond the Project Description in the areas of research, analysis, critical thinking, etc.Points available: 16-17.915.9 pointsIn general, the content of the paper addresses the information required by the assignment.Points available: 14-15.911.9 pointsThe overall content of the paper addresses less than the minimal amount of the information required by the assignment. It demonstrates marginal work and does not reflect an understanding of the project.Points available D: 10-11.9Points available F: 0-9.9Overall analysis and critical thinking Value: 20 points20 pointsAnalysis and critical thinking is evident throughout the paper, beyond the requirements in the Project DescriptionPoints available: 18-2017.9 pointsPaper includes evidence of analysis and critical thinking beyond the requirements in the Project DescriptionPoints available: 16-17.915.9 pointsThe analysis and critical thinking is consistant with the requirements in the Project DescriptionPoints available: 14-15.911.9 pointsThe analysis and critical thinking reflected in this paper did not meet the requirements in the Project DescriptionPoints available D: 10-11.9Points available F: 0-9.9Responsiveness to Project Description: All elements are included. Value: 10 points10 pointsAssignment is formatted exactly as required.Points available: 9-108.9 pointsAssignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations.Points available: 8-8.97.9 pointsAssignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required element(s).Points available: 7-7.95.9 pointsAssignment is missing major elements,Points available D: 5-5.9Points available F: 0-4.9Responsiveness to Project Description : Application of theory and knowledge to the facts presented, accurate use of terminology, etc. Value: 10 points10 pointsExcellent understanding and application of theory and knowledge to the facts.Terminology is correct in all uses.Points available: 9-108.9 pointsClear application of theory and knowledge to the facts.Most terminology references are correctly applied.Points available: 8-8.97.9 pointsApplication of theory, knowledge and terminology indicate understanding of the concepts and focus of the projectPoints available: 7-7.95.9 pointsTheory and knowledge does not apply to the facts presented.Use of terminology indicates a lack of understanding of the concepts and focus of the projectPoints available D: 5-5.9Points available F: 0-4.9Responsiveness to Project Description: Organization. Value: 10 points10 pointsOrganization is relevant to topic, clear and understandable with logical flow that makes the project easier to follow.Points available: 9-108.9 pointsOrganization is clear and does not distract from the project’s content.Points available: 8-8.97.9 pointsOrganization presents some MINOR distractions from the project’s content.Points available: 7-7.95.9 pointsOrganization lacks relevance, is unclear, difficult to understand, or logic is missing that causes distraction for the reader.Points available D: 5-5.9Points available F: 0-4.9Formatting, references, and APA citations Value 15 points15 pointsAssignment is formatted exactly as required, all required citations and references are present and APA standards are followed in every respect.Points available 13.5-1513.4 pointsAssignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations, resource requirements are met, citations and references are present and APA standards are followed.Points available: 12-13.411.9 pointsAssignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required elements/ sources or some APA errors are evident.Points available: 10.5-11.98.9 pointsAssignment is missing major elements, lacks required sources or APA is not followed however a different citation method is used correctly.Points available D: 7.6 – 8.9Points available F: 0-7.5General Grammar/Mechanics Value 15 points15 pointsNo or minor English and grammar usage errors.Points available 13.5-1513.4 pointsA few minor/ inconsequential mistakes in English and grammar.Points available 12-13.411.9 pointsSome, but acceptable mistakes in English and/or grammar.Points available: 10.5-11.98.9 pointsMany mistakes evident in English/grammar usage.Points available D: 7.6 – 8.9Points available F: 0-7.5Overall ScoreEquivalent to an A 90 or moreEquivalent to an B 80 or moreEquivalent to an C 70 or moreEquivalent to a D or an F 0 or more