Methodology and Tools of IS Audit and Computer Forensics - The Common Denominator

摘要

Information system audit and computer forensics each developed its own set of standards based on a separate discipline of knowledge. In this paper we analyse the tools and methodology used by IS auditors and computer forensic experts in the contemporary world, with the focus on emerging similarities between their needs and goals. We demonstrate the benefits which could be derived from the increased convergence of tools and methodology used in both areas, and we discuss possible modifications to existing tools and methodology to fulfill this goal.