We have an extensive list of recommended websites for forensics research.
You can find our recommended websites by hovering over or clicking on the arrow within the "Find Web Resources" tab at the top of this guide.
You can find web resources by searching the Internet with your keywords. When searching the Internet, it is important that you analyze your sources carefully to make sure the information is correct and unbiased.
The domain of a website (the suffix at the end of a web address) can be a good indicator of the the website's authority and accuracy.
| Domain Suffix | Type | Description | Credible? |
| .com | Commercial | Businesses | No |
| .gov | Government | Branches of the United States federal government | Yes |
| .edu | Higher Education | Colleges, universities | Yes |
| .org | Non-Profit Organization | Charitable, religious, or lobbying groups | Yes |
| .mil | Military | Branches of the United States Armed Forces | Yes |
| .net | Internet Service Provider | Catch-all for various different types of websites | No |
Use this checklist to help you evaluate the credibility of websites as research sources.
Forensic Science International: Digital Investigation
The international journal of digital/multimedia forensic science and evidence-based incident response. FSI Digital Investigation covers a broad array of subjects related to crime and security throughout the computerized world.
Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law
The peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law (JDFSL) focuses on the advancement of the field by publishing in both basic and applied research conducted worldwide.