Guide to computer forensics and investigations[electronic resource]

Master the skills necessary to launch and complete a successful computer investigation with the updated fourth edition of this popular book, GUIDE TO COMPUTER FORENSICS AND INVESTIGATIONS. This resource guides readers through conducting a high-tech investigation, from acquiring digital evidence to reporting its findings. Updated coverage includes new software and technologies as well as up-to-date reference sections, and content 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. It is appropriate for students new to the field, or as a refresher and technology update for professionals in law enforcement, investigations, or computer security. The book features free downloads of the latest forensic software, so readers can become familiar with the tools of the trade.

1 Computer Forensics and Investigation Processes

2 Understanding Computing Investigations

3 The Investigator's Office and Laboratory

4 Data Acquisitions

5 Processing Crime and Incident Scenes

6 Working with Windows and DOS Systems

7 Current Computer Forensics Tools

8 Macintosh and Linux Boot Processes and File Systems

9 Computer Forensics Analysis

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 and High-Tech Investigations

Appendix A Certification and Testing Processes for Computer Forensics

Appendix B Computer Forensics References

Appendix C Computer Forensics Lab Configuration

Appendix D DOS-Based Computer Forensics Tools

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