How to Create a New Case for Images investigation case in CaseScan

How to Create a New Case for Images investigation case in CaseScan

How to Create a New Case for Images investigation case in CaseScan

Step 1: Access the CaseScan Interface

  1. Log in to the CaseScan system.
  2. Navigate to the main dashboard where you see "Open Cases."

Step 2: Start a New Case

  1. Click on the “Create New Case” button. This will open a new dialog box where you can input details for the new case.

Step 3: Input Case Details

  1. Case Name: Enter a name for the case. This can include numbers, letters, and special characters, but it should not begin with a special character or space.
  2. Select Input: For image cases, you need to specify the directory containing the photos and videos you wish to analyze. Click on the folder icon next to "Case Data Input Directory (photos & video)" to browse and select the appropriate directory.


Step 4: Specify Output Directory

  1. Select Output: Click on the folder icon next to "Case Data Output Directory" to specify where you want the results (like video frames, detected files, etc.) to be stored.

Step 5: Configure Case Settings

  1. Face Recognition: Toggle this option if you want the system to perform face recognition on the images.
  2. Enhanced Accuracy Mode: Check this box if you want to deploy additional AI models to improve CSAM detection precision. Note that this option might slow down the scan speed.
  3. Physical Recovery of Deleted Files: Check this if you want the system to attempt recovery of deleted files from physical drives. This is suitable only when inspecting physical disks and can be time-consuming.

Step 6: Create the Case

  1. After filling in all the necessary details and adjusting settings according to your needs, click on the "Create Case" button to initiate the case.


Notes

Additional Notes:

  • Make sure the VIC file is uploaded before starting the scan if you need to view hash matches.
  • The VIC database can be uploaded via the button on the top right corner of the main dashboard.

Step 7: Monitoring and Managing the Case

  1. After creating the case, you can monitor its progress in the "Open Cases" section of the dashboard.
  2. You will see updates on scan start and end times, modifications, and the count of total images and videos processed.