Cyber Forensics: A Field Manual for Collecting, Examining, and Preserving Evidence of Computer Crimes, Second Edition (Information Security) - Hardcover

Marcella Jr., Albert; Menendez, Doug

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0849383285 ISBN 13: 9780849383281

Publisher: Auerbach Publications, 2007

Synopsis

Designed as an introduction and overview to the field, Cyber Forensics: A Field Manual for Collecting, Examining, and Preserving Evidence of Computer Crimes, Second Edition integrates theory and practice to present the policies, procedures, methodologies, and legal ramifications and implications of a cyber forensic investigation. The authors guide you step-by-step through the basics of investigation and introduce the tools and procedures required to legally seize and forensically evaluate a suspect machine.

Updating and expanding information on concealment techniques, new technologies, hardware, software, and relevant new legislation, this second edition delineates the scope and goals of cyber forensics to reveal and track legal and illegal activity. Beginning with an introduction and definition of cyber forensics, chapters explain the rules of evidence and chain of custody in maintaining legally valid electronic evidence. They describe how to begin an investigation and employ investigative methodology, as well as establish standard operating procedures for the field and cyber forensic laboratory. The authors provide an in depth examination of the manipulation of technology to conceal illegal activities and the use of cyber forensics to uncover them. They discuss topics and issues such as conducting a cyber forensic investigation within both the local and federal legal framework, and evaluating the current data security and integrity exposure of multifunctional devices.

Cyber Forensics includes details and tips on taking control of a suspect computer or PDA and its "operating" environment, mitigating potential exposures and risks to chain of custody, and establishing and following a flowchart for the seizure of electronic evidence. An extensive list of appendices include websites, organizations, pertinent legislation, further readings, best practice recommendations, more information on hardware and software, and a recap of the federal rules of civil procedure.

About this title

About the Author:

ALBERT J. MARCELLA Jr, PhD, CQA, CFSA, CDP, CISA, is the President of Business Automation Consultants, a global information technology (IT) and management consulting firm. Dr. Marcella designs, implements, and conducts management consulting and IT audits for an international clientele. Prior to the formation of his own firm in 1984, Dr. Marcella was employed by the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, where he established and formalized the IT Audit function.
CAROL STUCKI, CISA, is a Senior IT Auditor with the University of California. Prior to joining the Audit Department at the University of California, Carol provided management and IT audit consulting services, conducted technical audit reviews, and held positions in IT project management. Prior to consulting, Carol worked as a manager of strategic project management and as a technical producer for PurchasePro, an e-Commerce company.

About this edition

• Publisher: Auerbach Publications
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0849383285
• ISBN 13: 9780849383281
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 526