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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Bibliographic Details
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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Table of Contents:
  • 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