A Survey of Computer Forensics Practices in Litigation Support: the Case of the Banking Industry in Kenya
Abstract
The aim of the study was to investigate the existence of computer evidence; assess the
extent of adoption of computer forensics practices and identify the challenges faced by
the banking industry in Kenya when collecting and using computer evidence for
litigation support. A census survey of the Banking Industry was conducted. Data
analysis was done using descriptive statistics and factor analysis.
According to the findings of the survey, various computer forensic practices have been
largely adopted in litigation support within the Kenyan Banking industry. The most
adopted practices were identified as: - Determination of legal right; Gathering of
evidence; Analysis of gathered evidence; Correlation of evidence to events that
occurred and Backup procedures
Additionally, the main challenges that banks encounter in collecting and using forensic
evidence for litigation support were identified as: -
i.) Identification& collection of evidence as well as the forms of production
for computer evidence;
ii.) On- site inspection of information systems and related costs;
iii.) Access to computer forensics guidelines to guide the computer forensics
investigations process methodology;
iv.) Analysis & presentation of computer evidence; and
v.) Access to expert assistance for provision of assistance in the handling
and preseatation of computer evidence.
Sponsorhip
The University of NairobiPublisher
School of Business