Methodology for Investigating Individuals Online Social Networking Persona

Jonathan T. Rajewski
Champlain College
Burlington, Vermont 05403
Jonathan.Rajewski@champlain.edu
jtrajewski@gmail.com
 

ABSTRACT

When investigators from either the private or public sector review digital data surrounding a case for evidentiary value, they typically conduct a systematic categorization process to identify the relevant digital devices. Armed with the proper methodology to accomplish this task, investigators can quickly recognize the appropriate digital devices for forensic processing and review. This paper purposes a methodology for investigating an individual’s online social networking persona.

Keywords: Social Networking, Web 2.0, Internet Investigations, Online Social Networking Community