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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 curriculum vitae

A curriculum vitae (also known as a CV) is a document you create that outlines your education and experience, your certifications and membership, and professional organizations. The court and attorneys who determine your qualifications as an expert witness will use your CV to make that determination. The contents of your CV will contain a synopsis of what makes you an expert; it will highlight all the experiences that make you an expert in your field.

There is no specific format you have to use when creating your CV, but all of them will contain the same content as it is the history of your professional life.

At the top of the CV will be your name and contact information. This ensures that your name is spelled correctly throughout the proceeding and when added to the witness list. You will also want to identify the field you are an expert in. If the attorney, judge, or court clerk is dealing with multiple experts in a matter, this helps to...