Digital forensics explained

"The field of computer forensics has experienced significant growth recently and those looking to get into the industry have significant opportunity for upward mobility. Focusing on the concepts investigators need to know to conduct a thorough investigation, Digital Forensics Explained provides an overall description of the forensic practice from a practitioner's perspective. Starting with an overview, the text describes best practices based on the author's decades of experience conducting investigations and working in information technology. It illustrates the forensic process, explains what it takes to be an investigator, and highlights emerging trends. Filled with helpful templates and contributions from seasoned experts in their respective fields. The text includes acquisition forms, a sequential process outline to guide your investigation, and a checklist of supplies you'll need when responding to an incident. Providing you with the understanding and the tools to deal with suspects who find ways to make their digital activities hard to trace, the book also considers cultural implications, ethics, and the psychological effects that digital forensics investigations can have on investigators."--Publisher.

What Is Digital Forensics and What Should You Know about It?; Introduction; Forensic Science; What Does It Take to Be a Digital Forensic Investigator?; Educational Opportunities What Opportunities Are There for Digital Forensic Investigators? What Are the Trends and Challenges in Digital Forensics? Resources Available to Digital Forensic Investigators; Conclusion; References; ; Digital Forensic Approaches and Best Practices; Introduction; First Response; Responding to a Case; Conclusion; References; Other Useful References; ; Digital Forensics Tool Kit; Introduction; Computer Forensics; Write Blockers; Imaging; Add-Ons and Other Technologies; Tools; Mobile Forensics Tools; Visual Analysis; Secured Storage; Damaged Media; Summary.

; ; Internet and E-Mail Examinations; Introduction; E-mail; Chat and Messaging Logs; Peer to Peer; Search Engine Activity; Internet History; Social Networking and Gaming; Malware and Viruses; Summary; ; Mobile Forensics; Introduction; Mobile Phone Technology; How a Call Is Made; Forensic Challenges; Forensic Process; Digital Cell Phone Investigation; Geographic Positioning Systems; Cameras; Summary; Cellular Communications Technology Overview; References…