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diff --git a/libraries/afflib/README b/libraries/afflib/README index 471d11a385..d05162cfbb 100644 --- a/libraries/afflib/README +++ b/libraries/afflib/README @@ -1,5 +1,18 @@ afflib is library and set of tools used to support of Advanced Forensic Format (AFF). -AFF(R) is an open and extensible file format designed to store disk -images and associated metadata. +The Advanced Forensic Format (AFF) is on-disk format for storing +computer forensic information. Critical features of AFF include: + - AFF allows you to store both computer forensic data and associated + metadata in one or more files. + + - AFF allows files to be digital signed, to provide for + chain-of-custody and long-term file integrity. + + - AFF allows for forensic disk images to stored encrypted and + decrypted on-the-fly for processing. This allows disk images + containing privacy sensitive material to be stored on the Internet. + + - AFF is an open format unencumbered by copyright or patent + protection. The AFFLIB library that implements AFF is available + for use in both Open Source and proprietary tools. |