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use to secure, examine, and analyze devices that are used as evidence. Regional Computer Forensics Laboratories (RCFLs) provide a glimpse into the environment that many digital forensics investigators work in. RCFLs are located in 17 regional areas across the United States. They support local and regional law enforcement agencies and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). RCFLs are a specialized type of law enforcement office containing computer and other digital equipment, secure evidence storage, and specialized equipment required to test evidence. Digital forensics labs can look like a combination of a computer-repair facility, a law enforcement agency, and a storage facility with temperature control.

Digital forensics labs contain equipment used to secure, examine, and analyze devices that are used as evidence.

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Introduction: Digital Forensics: Fast-Growing Future Career