Computer forensics : infoSec Pro guide

Book

Computer forensics : infoSec Pro guide / David Cowen.

Summary:

"You'll learn how to set up a forensics lab, select hardware and software, choose forensic imaging procedures, test your tools, capture evidence from different sources, follow a sound investigative process, safely store evidence, and verify your findings. Best practices for documenting your results, preparing reports, and presenting evidence in court are also covered in this detailed resource."--Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9780071742450
ISBN: 007174245X
Physical Description: xxiii, 318 pages ; 23 cm.
Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, [2013]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:: Part I. Getting started -- What is computer forensics? -- Learning computer forensics -- Creating a lab -- Part II. Your first investigation -- How to approach a computer forensics investigation -- Choosing your procedures -- Testing your tools -- Live vs. postmortem forensics -- Capturing evidence -- Nontraditional digital forensics -- Part III. Case examples : how to work a case -- Establishing the investigation type and criteria -- Human resources cases -- Administrator abuse -- Stealing information -- Internal leaks -- Keyloggers and malware -- Part IV. Defending your work -- Documenting your findings with reports -- Litigation and reports for court and exhibits.