Part 1 - Building Shared Understanding
3. Different Meanings in Different Contexts
One word can have several meanings
Many digital forensic terms have multiple meanings.
For example, the word "image" may mean:
- A photograph.
- A screenshot.
- A forensic image of a device.
What is a forensic image?
A forensic image is not simply a picture. It is a copy of digital data created using specialised methods designed to preserve evidence.
Other familiar words can have technical meanings
Similarly, words such as:
- Copy
- Extraction
- Authentication
- Storage
have specific technical meanings within digital forensic work.
Why does this matter?
Understanding these distinctions helps reduce confusion and improve communication.
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