John Sammons

The Basics of Digital Forensics (eBook, ePUB)

The Primer for Getting Started in Digital Forensics

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Basics of Digital Forensics provides a foundation for people new to the digital forensics field. This book teaches you how to conduct examinations by discussing what digital forensics is, the methodologies used, key tactical concepts, and the tools needed to perform examinations. Details on digital forensics for computers, networks, cell phones, GPS, the cloud and the Internet are discussed. Also, learn how to collect evidence, document the scene, and how deleted data can be recovered.

The new Second Edition of this book provides you with completely up-to-date real-world examples and all the key technologies used in digital forensics, as well as new coverage of network intrusion response, how hard drives are organized, and electronic discovery. You'll also learn how to incorporate quality assurance into an investigation, how to prioritize evidence items to examine (triage), case processing, and what goes into making an expert witness.

The Second Edition also features expanded resources and references, including online resources that keep you current, sample legal documents, and suggested further reading.

• Learn what Digital Forensics entails
• Build a toolkit and prepare an investigative plan
• Understand the common artifacts to look for in an exam
• Second Edition features all-new coverage of hard drives, triage, network intrusion response, and electronic discovery; as well as updated case studies, expert interviews, and expanded resources and references

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780128018927
• Artikelnr.: 42006868

Autorenporträt

John Sammons is a distinguished scholar and educator in digital forensics, currently serving as a Professor at Marshall University and Associate Director of the Institute for Cyber Security. With a background as a Huntington Police officer, he has been recognized for his investigative work by the U.S. Department of Justice. He is the author and co-author of several notable books, including the acclaimed "The Basics of Digital Forensics," which was nominated for Digital Forensics Book of the Year in 2013. John also contributed to the digital forensics chapter of Douglas Ubelaker's "Forensic Science: Current Issues, Future Directions." In addition to his academic roles, he is the Fusion Center Liaison Officer for the West Virginia Intelligence Fusion Center and founded the Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence, a non-profit focused on research and training in digital evidence. John holds multiple certifications and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the FBI Infragard. Before joining Marshall, he co-founded Second Creek Technologies, a digital forensics firm. He also teaches advanced digital forensics and firearms to graduate students and provides training for legal and law enforcement professionals.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction
2. Key Technical Concepts
3. Labs and Tools
4. Collecting Evidence
5. Windows System Artifacts
6. Anti-Forensics
7. Legal Considerations
8. Internet and E-mail
9. Network Forensics and Incident Response
10. Mobile Device Forensics
11. Looking Ahead: Challenges and Concerns
12. Electronic Discovery
Appendix A. Online Resources
Appendix B. Sample Documents
Appendix C. Further Reading