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•  Clark has implemented a hot backup mechanism. Hot backups allow data to be backed up while the system or application resources are actively being used, ensuring continuous availability without interruption.
• References: EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (E|CSS) documents and study guide12.

• Seizing the computer and email accounts (Step 5): This is the initial step to secure potential evidence. It involves physically or remotely seizing the suspect’s computer and email accounts to prevent tampering.
• Acquiring the email data (Step 1): After seizing the devices, investigators acquire the email data. This includes collecting email files, attachments, and metadata.
• Retrieving email headers (Step 6): Email headers contain valuable information such as sender IP addresses, timestamps, and routing details. Retrieving headers helps trace the email’s origin.
• Analyzing email headers (Step 2): Investigators analyze the headers to identify any anomalies, spoofing, or suspicious patterns.
• Examining email messages (Step 3): Investigators review the actual email content, attachments, and any embedded links. This step helps understand the context and intent.
• Recovering deleted email messages (Step 4): Deleted emails may contain critical evidence. Investigators use specialized tools to recover deleted messages.

References:

• EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (E|CSS) documents and study guide.
• EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (E|CSS) course materials123

In this scenario, Wesley’s use of an unauthorized third-party mobile app to sync with his Apple smartwatch highlights the risk of improper platform usage. Here’s why:

• Unauthorized Third-Party App: Wesley downloaded the app from an unauthorized source, which means it hasn’t undergone proper security checks or vetting. Such apps may contain vulnerabilities or malicious code.
• Unusual Report and Unnecessary Permissions: The app generated an unusual fitness report and requested unnecessary permissions. This behavior indicates that the app is not following proper guidelines for platform usage.
• Platform Security Guidelines: Mobile platforms (like iOS or Android) have specific guidelines for app development and usage. When users sideload apps from untrusted sources, they bypass these guidelines, risking security and privacy.
• Risk Implications:

References:

• EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (E|CSS) documents and study guide provide insights into mobile security risks and best practices1.
• EC-Council’s focus on information security emphasizes the importance of proper platform usage and adherence to guidelines1.

•  The backup mechanism described in the scenario, which involves using external devices (such as hard disks) and requires human interaction for backup operations, is known as onsite data backup. In this approach, backups are stored within the organization’s premises, making them susceptible to theft, damage, or natural disasters. It is essential to consider additional offsite or cloud-based backup solutions to enhance data resilience and security.
• References: EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (E|CSS) documents and study guide12.