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| Appropriations Request | |
| Posted: April 3, 2009 | |
Digital Forensics Center |
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| Amount Requested: $339,720 |
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| Funding for this project will go towards the University of Rhode Island’s Digital Forensics Center (DFC). The DFC is a non-profit organization that is establishing a national reputation for its research, case work, and training in digital forensics to protect the public welfare. Digital Forensics is the science of analyzing evidence that exists in digital form, such as on a suspect’s hard drive, or in network activity. The DFC has established strong working relationships with all local, state and federal law enforcement agencies practicing digital forensics in the state. This program will also help the State of Rhode Island’s ability to fight cyber crime and cyber terrorism through training and community education efforts. |
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| Recipient's address: University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881 | |