Anti-computer forensics

Abstract: Generally speaking, anti-computer forensics is a set of techniques used as countermeasures to digital forensic analysis. When put into information and data perspective, it is a practice of making it hard to understand or find. Typical example being when programming code is often encoded to protect intellectual property and prevent an attacker from reverse engineering a proprietary software program.

Abstract: Computer forensics has been researched extensively within industry and academia. Anti-computer forensics conceals and deletes computer data. Currently, organizations rely on computer investigators or fraud specialists to conduct audits to unveil misconduct. There is an increased need to develop a preventative anti-computer forensics framework to assist organizations who are not privy to a specialist. In this paper, we propose a preventative anticomputer forensics framework and brief demonstration. This framework will assist organizations with strengthening their approach to thwarting tools and procedures conducted by criminals.

Abstract: An improved valve system for obtaining access to a container of fluid. In a container of fluid, and particularly a keg for beer, a valve assembly receiving member or keg neck extends from the top of the container. A sealing mechanism is provided to secure the valve assembly in sealed relationship with the keg neck and to allow access to the fluid contained by actuation of the valves. More specifically, the valve neck has a groove in its inner surface to receive a resilient retainer ring which maintains the valve assembly in place. In addition, a safety feature is provided to prevent inadvertent expulsion of the valve assembly should the retainer ring be dislodged while the keg is pressurized. A siphon tube extends from the valve assembly to a position adjacent the bottom of the keg when the valve is secured within the keg neck. The bottom portion of the tube is configured to enhance the flow of fluid into and out of the tube as well as carry a spring member for cooperating with one of the valve members in the valve assembly. An improved coupler mechanism is employed in operating the valves while avoiding inadvertent opening and closing of the valve assembly. A handle is provided on the coupler for moving the valve actuating elements between an open and a closed position. A locking mechanism on the coupler prevents engagement and disengagement of the coupler while it is in the open position.