Digital Evidence and Computer Crime: Forensic Science, Computers and the Internet, Third Edition
- 17h 32m
- Eoghan Casey
- Elsevier Science and Technology Books, Inc.
- 2011
Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Third Edition provides the knowledge necessary to uncover and use digital evidence effectively in any kind of investigation. The widely-adopted first and second editions introduced thousands of students to this field and helped them deal with digital evidence. This completely updated edition provides the introductory materials that new students require, and also expands on the material presented in previous editions to help students develop these skills. The textbook teaches how computer networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they can be used as a source of evidence. Additionally, this third edition includes updated chapters dedicated to networked Windows, Unix, and Macintosh computers, and Personal Digital Assistants. Ancillary materials include an Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides.
- Provides a thorough explanation of how computers & networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they can be used as evidence
- Features coverage of the abuse of computer networks and privacy and security issues on computer networks
About the Author
He is founding partner of cmdLabs, author of the foundational book Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, and coauthor of Malware Forensics. For over a decade, he has dedicated himself to advancing the practice of incident handling and digital forensics. He specializes in helping organizations handle security breaches, including network intrusions with international scope. He has been involved in a wide range of digital investigations, including network intrusions, fraud, violent crimes, identity theft, and online criminal activity. He has testified in civil and criminal cases, has been involved in international tribunals, and has submitted expert reports and prepared trial exhibits for digital forensic and cybercrime cases.
Previously, as a Director at Stroz Friedberg, he maintained an active docket of cases, supervised a talented team of forensic examiners, comanaged the company's technical operations, and spearheaded external and in-house forensic training programs. Eoghan has performed thousands of forensic acquisitions and examinations, including cellular telephones and other mobile devices. He has performed vulnerability assessments; deployed and maintained intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and public key infrastructures; and developed policies, procedures, and educational programs for a variety of organizations. In addition, he conducts research and teaches graduate students at Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute, is editor of the Handbook of Digital Forensics and Investigation, and is Editor-in-Chief of Elsevier's International Journal of Digital Investigation.
Eoghan holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley and an M.A. in Educational Communication and Technology from New York University.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Foundations of Digital Forensics
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Language of Computer Crime Investigation
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Digital Evidence in the Courtroom
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Cybercrime Law—A United States Perspectiv
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Cybercrime Law—A European Perspective
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Conducting Digital Investigations
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Handling a Digital Crime Scene
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Investigative Reconstruction with Digital Evidence
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Modus Operandi, Motive, and Technology
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Violent Crime and Digital Evidence
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Digital Evidence as Alibi
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Sex Offenders on the Internet
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Computer Intrusions
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Cyberstalking
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Computer Basics for Digital Investigators
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Applying Forensic Science to Computers
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Digital Evidence on Windows Systems
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Digital Evidence on UNIX Systems
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Digital Evidence on Macintosh Systems
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Digital Evidence on Mobile Devices
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Network Basics for Digital Investigators
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Applying Forensic Science to Networks
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Digital Evidence on the Internet
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Digital Evidence on Physical and Data-Link Layers
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Digital Evidence at the Network and Transport Layers
