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Learn Computer Forensics – 2nd edition - Second Edition

By : William Oettinger
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Learn Computer Forensics – 2nd edition - Second Edition

By: William Oettinger

Overview of this book

Computer Forensics, being a broad topic, involves a variety of skills which will involve seizing electronic evidence, acquiring data from electronic evidence, data analysis, and finally developing a forensic report. This book will help you to build up the skills you need to work in a highly technical environment. This book's ideal goal is to get you up and running with forensics tools and techniques to successfully investigate crime and corporate misconduct. You will discover ways to collect personal information about an individual from online sources. You will also learn how criminal investigations are performed online while preserving data such as e-mails, images, and videos that may be important to a case. You will further explore networking and understand Network Topologies, IP Addressing, and Network Devices. Finally, you will how to write a proper forensic report, the most exciting portion of the forensic exam process. By the end of this book, you will have developed a clear understanding of how to acquire, analyze, and present digital evidence, like a proficient computer forensics investigator.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
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Index

Introduction to computer-based investigations

This book is all about introducing a beginner to the realm of digital forensics. What is digital forensics? It is a division of forensics involving the recovery and analysis of data that has been recovered from digital devices. At one time, the term digital forensics was treated as a synonym for computer forensics, but now it involves all devices capable of storing digital data. No matter what term is used, the goal is to identify, collect, and examine/analyze digital data while preserving its integrity. Digital forensics is not only about finding the artifact; it is a formal examination/analysis of the digital evidence to prove or disprove whether the accused committed the violation.

It is not always about demonstrating that the suspect is guilty; as a forensic examiner, you also have that ethical obligation to find exculpatory evidence that will prove the subject’s innocence. In addition, you must be an unbiased third party...