Simulation in digital forensic education
Jonathan Crellin, Sevasti Karatzouni · 2009
The paper starts by describing the role of simulation and role play in education and training. A variety of examples, such as flight simulation, medical simulation, military personnel and stress, simulation in computer science education. The core definition of simulation is that it allows students to explore a problem area in a safe and controlled environment. We contrast different approaches, such as high versus low fidelity simulation. Virtual worlds represent one strand of simulation, and have been used in education to teach a variety of subjects. Simulation is already used in many areas of the forensic subject area, for example by giving students suspect disks to analyse, asking them to seize a computer system in different scenarios, or delivering evidence in a simulated court. Forensic simulation both teaches cognitive practical skills, and acts to reduce the anxiety related to working as a digital forensics practitioner. We are evaluating the use of virtual worlds to extend the range of convenience of forensic simulation and to