Guide to computer forensics and investigations

Helps learners master the skills necessary to launch and complete a successful computer investigation. This resource guides them through conducting a high-tech investigation, from acquiring digital evidence to reporting its findings. It features free downloads of the forensic software, so readers ca...

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Main Authors: Nelson, Bill (Author), Phillips, Amelia (Author), Steuart, Christopher (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, Massachusetts : Course Technology , c2010
Edition:4th ed
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500 |a Accompanying DVD-ROM contains tutorials, project files and software tools 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 607-611) and index 
505 0 |a 1. Computer forensics and investigations as a profession -- 2. Understanding computing investigations -- 3. The investigator's office and laboratory -- 4. Data acquisition -- 5. Processing crime and incident scenes -- 6. Working with Windows and DOS systems - 7. Current computer forensic tools -- 8. Macintosh and Linux boot processes and file systems -- 9. Computer forensics analysis and validation -- 10. Recovering graphics files -- 11. Virtual machines, network forensics, and live acquisitions -- 12. E-mail investigations -- 13. Cell phone and mobile device forensics -- 14. Report writing for high-tech investigations -- 15. Expert testimony in high-tech investigations -- 16. Ethics for the expert witness 
520 |a Helps learners master the skills necessary to launch and complete a successful computer investigation. This resource guides them through conducting a high-tech investigation, from acquiring digital evidence to reporting its findings. It features free downloads of the forensic software, so readers can become familiar with the tools of the trade. 
538 |a System requirements for accompanying DVD-ROM: PC running Windows ; OR Macintosh running MAC OS ; Microsoft Word ; Excel ; Video player ; Zip ; DVD-ROM drive 
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