Handbook of Computer Crime Investigation: Forensic Tools and Technology - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0121631036 ISBN 13: 9780121631031

Publisher: Academic Press, 2001

Synopsis

Following on the success of his introductory text, Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Eoghan Casey brings together a few top experts to create the first detailed guide for professionals who are already familiar with digital evidence. The Handbook of Computer Crime Investigation helps readers master the forensic analysis of computer systems with a three-part approach covering tools, technology, and case studies.

The Tools section provides the details on leading software programs, with each chapter written by that product's creator. The section ends with an objective comparison of the strengths and limitations of each tool.

The main Technology section provides the technical "how to" information for collecting and analyzing digital evidence in common situations, starting with computers, moving on to networks, and culminating with embedded systems. The Case Examples section gives readers a sense of the technical, legal, and practical challenges that arise in real computer investigations.

• The Tools section provides details of leading hardware and software
• The main Technology section provides the technical "how to" information for collecting and analysing digital evidence in common situations
• Case Examples give readers a sense of the technical, legal, and practical challenges that arise in real computer investigations

About this title

Book Description

The author of the best-selling Digital Evidence and Computer Crime teams up with top forensic experts to bring you the first indepth guide to computer crime fighting tools and technology!

From the Back Cover

Computers can be used in virtually any type of crime, ranging from cyberstalking and child pornography to financial fraud, espionage and terrorism. The Handbook of Computer Crime Investigation presents detailed technical information that can be used to help solve these crimes.

Following on the success of his introductory text, Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Eoghan Casey has brought together an expert panel of authors to create this detailed guide for professionals who are already familiar with digital evidence. This unique handbook explains how to locate an utilize evidence in computer hard drives, shared networks, wireless devices, or embedded systems. The use of currently available high-tech tools is discussed and real case examples are provided.

To provide individuals with a deeper understanding of the forensic analysis of computer systems, three primary themes are treated:

• Tools: Software and hardware for collecting and analyzing digital evidence are presented and their strengths and limitations are discussed. The section provides details on leading hardware and software programs-such as EnCase, Dragon, and ForensiX-with each chapter written by that product's creator.
• Technology: This section provides the technical "how to" information for collecting and analyzing digital evidence in common situations, starting with computers, and Windows and Unix operating systems, progressing to network, wireless and embedded systems.
• Case examples: These actual situations demonstrate the technical, legal, and practical challenges that arise in real computer investigations.

The Handbook of Computer Crime Investigation is an essential technical reference and on-the-job guide for professionals in computing, security and investigation, forensic science, legal and law enforcement communities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0121631036
• ISBN 13: 9780121631031
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448
• Editor: Eoghan Casey