Include references in APA format. Discuss each of the three steps in the Digital Forensic Examination Protocol process and describe why it is important to validate the results of evidence gathering to

Include references in APA format.

1. Discuss each of the three steps in the Digital Forensic Examination Protocol process and describe why it is important to validate the results of evidence gathering tools.
2. As a forensic investigator, why would you want to review information located in the Window’s Registry? Include the types of information that is located in the Windows Registry in your discussion.
3. Discuss the major advantages and disadvantages of both hardware and software write-blockers. The discussion should include examples of price and performance descriptions for two hardware and two software tools. HINT: Use the list of vendors listed in chapter 6 of the textbook offering write-blocking devices.

NUMBER 3 VENDOR EXAMPLES:

www.digitalintelligence.com

www.forensicpc.com

www.guidancesoftware.com

www.voomtech.com

www.mykeytech.com

www.lc-tech.com

www.logicube.com

www.paraben.com

NOTE: Please label these as 1, 2, and 3. Please also use only websites as references, such as the examples above.