Application of it examination in investigation of crimes on safety of electronic data and information systems

As an EU state, Lithuania has become an active member of the eEurope 2005 initiative, implementing the goals set forth in the strategic plan for the development of information society in Lithuania. Information technologies introduced into various areas of life open up new, more convenient opportunities to receive services and information. The modernization of state management becomes an integral factor for ensuring continuous social development. The objective of this paper is to study practical aspects of the application of specialized knowledge in the investigation of crimes on electronic data and information systems security and to offer some recommendations for the investigation and prevention of such crimes. This article is the first of a two part study. In the next article, the authors intend to present aspects of prevention in crimes against electronic data and information systems security. The authors used statistical data, results of a survey of experts—investigators of crimes on electronic data and information system security, experts of information technology (IT) forensics.

Kaip tyrimo šaltiniais buvo naudotasi nusikaltimų elektroninių duomenų ir informacinių sistemų saugumui statistiniais duomenimis. Darbe buvo remtasi empiriniais duomenimis, kurie buvo gauti taikant ekspertinės apklausos metodą, apklausiant Lietuvos kriminalinės policijos biuro Nusikaltimų elektroninėje erdvėje tyrimo valdybos nusikaltimų tyrėjus ir Lietuvos teismo ekspertizės centro bei Lietuvos policijos Kriminalistinių tyrimų centro informacinių technologijų tyrimus atliekančius ekspertus (specialistus).