Which of the following is not a consideration in a forensic readiness planning checklist?

• A. Define the business states that need digital evidence
• B. Identify the potential evidence available
• C. Decide the procedure for securely collecting the evidence that meets the requirement in a forensically sound manner
• D. Take permission from all employees of the organization

Answer: (D)

Forensic readiness planning focuses on ensuring the organization can quickly identify and preserve digital evidence when needed. It centers on defining which business processes and states require evidence, identifying potential evidentiary sources, and setting up secure, forensically sound procedures for collecting evidence (including maintaining chain of custody and evidence integrity). Taking permission from all employees is not a typical element of this planning; privacy and consent issues are addressed through organizational policies and legal compliance rather than a technical readiness checklist item.