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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

Understanding the types of proceedings

There are a variety of proceedings where you may be called to testify or to present evidence. The following are US-based proceedings; your jurisdiction may differ. We will discuss some of the more common proceedings that you may encounter:

  • Grand jury: A grand jury is a panel of citizens empowered to investigate potential criminal conduct and to determine whether the conduct requires criminal charges. A grand jury will have subpoena powers that could include compelling testimony or requesting physical evidence.
  • Arraignment: This is the formal reading of a criminal complaint. The accused is present and informed of the charges. At this hearing, the accused will plead guilty/not guilty.
  • Detention hearing: This is a proceeding before a judge to determine whether the accused is to be detained/released while the matter is progressing in the criminal justice system.
  • Evidentiary hearing: This is a hearing before a judge to...