1. A Cyber Forensics Ontology: Creating a new approach to studying cyber forensics

2. Intro Cyber forensics needs direction and definition
Domain fields need standardization for methodologies
Ontology creates a common definition among a domain of information within a certain area
Paper proposes solution to standardization issue

3. Solution

4. Technology: Hardware Laptops Cell phones USB drives Gaming devices
SIM cards
Memory modules
USB drives
Gaming devices

5. Technology: Software Proprietary and open source Analysis Tools
Operating Systems

6. Profession: Law Law enforcement officers != lawyers
Separation of duties for investigators
Enforcement vs. people
Both sides need to be tech up-to-date
Development of course material
Shows need for certifications

7. Profession: Academia Research vs. education
Proper development of field
Input and output of education
Curriculum development

8. Profession: Military Outlines duties and training
Proactive: protect infrastructure
Reactive: incident response
International considerations

9. Profession: Private sector
Industry vs. consulting
Both need rules and regulations
Certifications not needed for industry

10. Conclusion Certification areas: should be obtained in all areas
Meaningless certifications should be avoided
Curriculum development: course content can model solution
Solution purpose is to provide clear definitions of roles, duties, and training in cyber forensics field