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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 testimony and evidence

You are at the point in the trial where you are asked to take an oath and promise to tell the truth. You then take your seat, and the room’s focus is on you. You may have the judge sitting next to you at an elevated position. Across from you, you may see two tables. One table will be hosting the prosecution, which could be one or more attorneys. At the next table will be the defense, which can also comprise more than one attorney and the subject of the trial.

There could also be a jury box that could contain 12 or more citizens whose job is to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused. Every single one of them is now watching you. This can be a little stress-inducing. Take a deep breath and focus on the questions being asked of you.

Your testimony will comprise technical details and your expert opinion. The technical information will include you explaining complex technical issues in simple terms. This enables the non-technical...