State of Indiana v. Malachi Kernn Manouny Ouatara

This set of flashcards covers key concepts and details regarding the digital forensic examination process as discussed in the case of State of Indiana v. Malachi Kernn Manouny Ouatara.

What is the Cyber Crimes Unit?

It is a digital forensics lab that analyzes information contained within digital devices related to allegations of a crime.

What is Manouny Ouatara's position in the Cyber Crimes Unit?

He is a Student Investigator.

How long has Manouny Ouatara worked at the Cyber Crimes Unit?

Since June of 2025.

What does digital forensic examination involve?

The scientific process of collecting and analyzing data from devices like phones and computers.

How many Cyber Crimes Units are there in the State of Indiana?

There are ten units across Indiana.

How many investigators work in the Cyber Crimes Unit?

There are two co-directors and about 20 student investigators.

What specialized training has Manouny Ouatara received?

Approximately 120 hours related to technology, programming, and digital forensics.

Where does Manouny Ouatara study?

He is a Junior at the University of Notre Dame.

What major and minors is Manouny Ouatara pursuing?

He is majoring in Political Science with minors in Computing and Digital Technologies, French, and European Studies.

What certification does Manouny Ouatara hold in digital forensics?

Magnet Certified Forensics Examiner.

Is Magnet certification recognized in the digital forensic community?

Yes, it is recognized globally.

What is the three-step process followed in digital forensic examinations?

Acquisition, Parsing, and Analysis.

What does the Acquisition step involve?

Pulling all data off a device into one large file.

What is parsing in digital forensics?

Organizing the acquired data into human-readable categories.

How many items were found after parsing the phone data?

Approximately 916,000 items.

How many artifacts remained after applying the search warrant scope?

Approximately 169,000 items.

Why doesn't an examiner analyze every single item found in a digital examination?

Most items may not be relevant to the investigation.

What are cached locations in digital forensics?

Saved records of where a device has been based on GPS, Wi-Fi, or cell towers.

What does a Full File System acquisition mean?

A complete extraction of all accessible files and folders on the device.

What ensures that the information remains unchanged during copying to another computer?

A hash value is calculated to verify data integrity.

What describes the differences in timestamps between forensic tools and Exif data?

Forensic tools use local time, while Exif data is recorded using the device's time zone.

What is the significance of the final data review in forensic analysis?

It verifies that all data copied to the hard drive for the officer is correct.

What reports were created after the technical and administrative reviews?

A Portable Case, .html report, Cyber Crimes Unit report, and evidence source report.