Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations

by Nelson, Bill

• ISBN13: 9781418067335
• ISBN10: 1418067334
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-12-24
• Publisher: Cengage Learning Ptr

Summary

Master the skills necessary to launch and complete a successful computer investigation with the updated edition of this highly successful book, Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations. This text will teach readers how to conduct a high-tech investigation, from acquiring digital evidence to reporting its findings. Coverage includes how to set up a forensics lab, how to acquire the proper and necessary tools, and how to conduct the investigation and subsequent digital analysis. The comprehensive coverage and detailed know-how led to the book being listed as recommended reading by the FBI Forensics Communications the United States Certified reading room. The book features free downloads of the latest forensic software, so students become familiar with the tools of the trade.

Table of Contents

Computer Forensics and Investigations as a Profession

Understanding Computer Investigations

The Investigator's Office and Laboratory

Current Computer Forensics Tools

Processing Crime and Incident Scenes

Digital Evidence Controls

Working with Windows and DOS Systems

Macintosh and Linux Boot Processes and File Systems

Data Acquisition

Computer Forensics Analysis

Recovering Image Files

Network Forensics

E-Mail Investigations

Becoming an Expert Witness and Reporting Results of Investigations

Appendices

Certification Test References

Computer Forensics References

Procedures for Corporate High-Technology Investigations

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