Selective and intelligent imaging using digital evidence bags

This paper defines what selective imaging is, and the types of selective imaging that can be performed. This is contrasted with intelligent imaging and the additional capabilities that have to be built into an imager for it to be ‘intelligent’. A selective information capture scenario is demonstrated using the digital evidence bag (DEB) storage format. A DEB is a universal container for digital evidence from any source that allows the provenance to be recorded and continuity to be maintained throughout the life of the investigation. The paper concludes by defining the ‘ultimate test’ for an intelligent and selective imager approach.