Marc Rogers

Self-reported Deviant Computer Behavior: A Big-5, Moral Choice, and Manipulative Exploitive Behavior Analysis

The current study examined differences between individuals self-reporting computer-related deviant behaviors and those reporting no computer-related deviant behaviors. The study focused on the Big-5 personality characteristics, moral decision making, and exploitive manipulative amoral dishonesty characteristics. It was hypothesized that computer deviants would be more introverted, exploitive and manipulative, neurotic, less open to experience, and lower on social moral choice than individuals not reporting deviant computer-related behavior. As predicted, computer deviants scored lower on social moral choice and were more exploitive and manipulative. Implications of these findings and suggestions for further research in this area are discussed.

Gap Analysis: Judicial Experience and Perception of Electronic Evidence

ABSTRACT A gap exists where digital forensics bridges computer science and judicial process. Whatever the results of digital forensics analysis, the analyst must be prepared to present and defend that analysis in court. A survey of state general jurisdiction judges found that most had little or no electronic evidence tendered in their cases, those that did saw few challenges to that electronic evidence and most expected to see the use of such evidence increase in the coming years. But most judges had little or minimal training in handling electronic evidence and most desired moderate or extensive training in this area. This gap in experience and training with digital forensics must be addressed to maintain the legitimacy and effectiveness of the discipline.

Yahoo messenger forensics for Windows Vista and Windows 7

The purpose of this study is to indicate several areas of interest within the Yahoo! Messenger application that are of forensic significance. This study will mainly focus on new areas of interest within the file structure of Windows Vista and Windows 7. One of the main issues with this topic is that little research has been previously conducted on the new Windows platforms. The previously conducted research indicates evidence found on older file structures, such as Windows XP, as well as outdated versions of Yahoo! Messenger.

Does Profiling Make Us More Secure

“Profiling” means making predictions about likely user behavior based on collected characteristics and activities. Shari Lawrence Pfleeger and Marc Rogers brought together a group of researchers from a variety of disciplines to discuss whether profiling and prediction actually make us secure.