Implementation of virtual digital forensic class and laboratory for training, education and investigation

Abstract

In this paper, we present theoretical development and practical implementation of digital forensic laboratory computing infrastructure in a private cloud environment. The idea is to develop a scalable environment of forensic workstations and management facilities to support both the learning process and practical work in digital forensic education. Experience gathered in this process will be later used for setting up a production digital forensic laboratory in a cloud environment. To gauge student perception and experience in online learning and using virtual digital forensic classes and laboratory students filled the Student Perception Survey. The results are analyzed, and suggestions and conclusion used to improve future use.