Which of the following is the correct order of digital investigations Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP)?

A.
Initial analysis, request for service, data collection, data reporting, data analysis

B.
Initial analysis, request for service, data collection, data analysis, data reporting

C.
Request for service, initial analysis, data collection, data analysis, data reporting

D.
Request for service, initial analysis, data collection, data reporting, data analysis

Explanation:
A standard operating procedure is a set of instructions having the force of a directive, covering those
features of operations that lend themselves to a definite or standardized procedure without loss of
effectiveness. Standard Operating Policies and Procedures can be effective catalysts to drive
performance improvement and improve organizational results. Every good quality system is based
on its standard operating procedures (SOPs). Steps of standard operating procedures are as follows:
1.Request for service
2.Initial analysis
3.Data collection
4.Data analysis
5.Data reporting
Answer options B, D, and A are incorrect. All these are not the correct order of digital investigations
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) describes a best practice approach to executing tasks related to
the production and maintenance of hardware and software, as well as incident and change
management. There are a number of solutions available to automate the execution of SOPs for large
enterprises, as it pertains to information technology, such as Creekpath, iConclude and Stratavia.
CHFI Course Manual, Contents: “Computer Forensics”