Ethics and investigations

Question 1

(ISC)2 4 Ethics Canons

Answer 1

1.Protect society, the common good, necessary public trust and confidence, and the infrastructure.

2.Act honorably, honestly, justly, responsibly, and legally.

3.Provide diligent and competent service to principals.

4.Advance and protect the profession.

Question 2

Admissible Evidence Criteria (3)

Answer 2

Relevant to determining a fact
Material to determining a fact for the case
Competent: Obtained lawfully

Question 3

Types of Evidence (4)

Answer 3

Real: AKA object Evidence

Documentary: Written items physical or electronic. Also includes logs. Must be authenticated by a witness.

Testimonial: Verbal or written testimony given by witness. Written/verbal can also be done through recording during deposition.

Demonstrative: Used to support testimonial evidence. Used to help explain a concept or provide clarification.

Question 4

Documentary Evidence Rules (2)

Answer 4

Best Evidence rule: document needs to be the original and not a copy if possible

Parol Rule: When an agreement is signed between parties it assumes the agreement includes all terms and conditions and that there were no verbal agreements outside of the written agreement.

Question 5

eDiscovery Process: Electronic discovery reference model (9 aspects)

Answer 5

Information governance
Identification
Preservation
Collection
Processing
Review
Analysis
Production
Presentation