Can the logical filename of the EnCase evidence file be changed without affecting the verification of the acquired evidence?

Changing the logical filename of the EnCase evidence file does not affect the verification of the acquired evidence because the integrity of the evidence is maintained through its hash values. The verification process is based on these hash values (typically MD5 or SHA-1) that are computed at the time of acquisition. When an evidence file is acquired, its hash is generated and stored within the EnCase database. As long as the content of the evidence file remains unchanged — which is indicated by the hash value remaining the same — the verification process will confirm the file's integrity regardless of any changes made to its logical filename.

Thus, it is possible to change the logical filename without compromising the ability to verify that the evidence has not been altered or tampered with, as long as the original data contained within the evidence file is unmodified. This flexibility allows investigators and examiners to manage evidence files more effectively while still maintaining their original integrity for legal and analytical purposes.