An IT technician is preparing a seized storage drive containing potential digital evidence for off-site forensic analysis. In what chronological order should the technician execute the evidence handling and chain of custody procedures?
- 1Document the drive's physical location, serial number, and system state in the initial incident record.
- 2Log the initial chain of custody entry, including date, time, evidence description, and the collector's name.
- 3Place the drive into an anti-static, tamper-evident bag and affix a signed security seal across the closure.
- 4Relinquish physical possession to the lead forensic examiner and secure their signature on the transfer log.
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The correct chronological sequence is: 1) Document the physical details and scene, 2) Complete the initial chain of custody entry, 3) Secure and seal the evidence bag, and 4) Transfer custody with relinquishing and receiving signatures.
Proper evidence collection protocols require identifying and documenting the physical evidence on-site first, immediately initiating the chain of custody documentation, securing the item in tamper-evident packaging, and finally obtaining formal transfer signatures when relinquishing possession to another party.
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Chain of Custody and Evidence Packaging Protocol