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Forensic Media Preparation

The following are CFTT reports for forensic media preparation tools (organized by publication date).

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S&T Mobile Device Acquisition

The following are CFTT reports for mobile device acquisition tools (organized by publication date). 

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Graphic File Carving

The following are CFTT reports for graphic file carving tools (organized by publication date). 

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Digital Data Acquisition

The following are CFTT reports for digital data acquisition tools (organized by publication date).

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Deleted File Recovery and Active File Listing

The following are CFTT reports for deleted file recovery and active file listing tools (organized by publication date).

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CFTT Reports

S&T partners with the NIST CFTT project to provide forensic tool testing reports to the public. The CFTT project has established a methodology for testing computer forensic software tools utilizing tool specifications, test procedures, test criteria, test sets, and test hardware.

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S&T MS-E Fact Sheet

Through MS-E, the most up to date M&S know-how will be made available to Apex programs. A key focus of MS-E will be to ensure that best practices in M&S are implemented across S&T Category 1 programs.

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MS-TC

Through the Modeling and Simulation Technology Center (MS-TC), the most up to date modeling and simulation (M&S) know-how will be made available to S&T programs. A key focus of MS-TC will be to ensure that best practices in M&S are implemented across S&T programs.   

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Social Sciences

Through the Social Sciences Technology Center (SS-TC), S&T programs will examine the human impact of their programs and technologies early in the planning stages, increasing the probability of successful implementation and transition. SS-TC will also provide insight into the ultimate potential impact and any unintended consequences.

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OIC-TC

The Office for Interoperability and Compatibility Technology Center (OIC-TC) ensures first responders and other operators served by S&T programs can exchange information (i.e., voice, video, or data) through any medium.  S&T develops many tools for end users, such as first responders, that all rely on the foundational ability to transmit information via networks. OIC-TC provides programs with the most efficient and effective network solutions for reliable connections in any situation.