1. Computer Forensics, Steganography and Cryptography and Related Ethical Issues. Edilasio Pereira Russell Braun Team 8

2. Steganography is the art of covered or hidden writing. The purpose of steganography is covert communication--to hide the existence of a message from a third party. Computer forensics is the science of retrieving digital information for the purposes of law enforcement. Terms

3. Relationship Steganography: Cryptology hidden in plain sight. Computer forensics can involve defeating cryptology and steganography.

4. Ethical Issues Computer Forensics: Used in law enforcement, but also by criminals. Cryptography: Can be used to protect privacy, but also by criminals. Steganography: Used to help detect piracy, but can also be used by criminals.

5. Works Cited http://www.garykessler.net/library/steganography.html http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-137863452.html http://www.rsasecurity.com/rsalabs/node.asp?id=2152 http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2010/06/alleged-spies-hid- secret-messages-on-public-websites/ Ethics in Information Technology, George Reynolds. 2007. http://hosted-exchange.tmcnet.com/topics/mobility/articles/96066- india-officials-want-lift-blackberrys-cloak-encryption.htm

6. 2-3 Questions: 1. What is the difference between cryptography and Steganography? 2. Give a current event involving ethical issues with steganography and or cryptography. 3. Which is superior, steganography or cryptography?