Computer Forensics jumpstart [[electronic resource] /] / Michael G. Solomon ... [et al.]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910464572503321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Indianopolis, IN, : Wiley, c2011
• ISBN: 1-283-37452-8; 9786613374523; 1-118-06757-6
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (338 p.)
• Collana: Sybex Serious Skills
• Altri autori (Persone): SolomonMichael R
• Disciplina: 005.8; 363.25968
• Soggetti: Computer security; Computer networks - Security measures; Computer crimes - Investments; Forensic sciences; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Computer Forensics JumpStart, Second Edition; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Contents; Introduction; Who Should Read This Book; What This Book Covers; Making the Most of This Book; How to Contact the Authors; Chapter 1: The Need for Computer Forensics; Defining Computer Forensics; Computer Crime in Real Life; Corporate versus Law Enforcement Concerns; Training; What Are Your Organizations's Needs?; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 2: Preparation-What to Do Before You Start; Know Your Hardware; Know Your Operating System; Know Your Limits; Develop Your Incident Response Team; Terms to KnowReview Questions; Chapter 3: Computer Evidence; What Is Computer Evidense?; Search and Seizure; Chain of Custody; Admissibility of Evidence in a Court of Law; Leave No Trace; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 4: Common Tasks; Evidence Identification; Evidence Preservation; Evidence Analysis; Evidence Presentation; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 5: Capturing ; the Data Image; The Imaging Process; Partial Volume Images; Working with Virtual Machines; Imaging/Capture Tools; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 6: Extracting Information from Data; What Are You Looking For?How People Think; Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit; Hidden Evidence; Trace Evidence; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 7: Passwords and Encryption; Passwords; Encryption Basics; Common Encryption Packages; Strengths and Weaknesses of Encryption; Handling Encrypted Data; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 8: Common Forensic Tools; Disk Imaging and Validation Tools; Forensic Tools; Your Forensic Toolkit; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 9: Pulling It All Together; Creating East-to-Use Reports; Document Everything, Assume Nothing; Formulating the Report; Sample Analysis ReportsUsing Software to Generate Reports; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Chapter 10: How to Testify in Court; Preparation Is Everything; Appearance Matters; What Matters Is What They Hear; Know Your Forensic Process and Tools; Say Only What You Must; Keep It Simple; Be Ready to Justify Every Step; Summary; Terms to Know; Review Questions; Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Appendix B: Forensic Resources; Information; Organizations; Publications; Services; SoftwareHardware; Traininig; Appendix C: Forensic Certifications and More; AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE); Advanced Information Security (AIS); Certified Computer Examiner (CCE); Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI); Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified ProDiscover Examiner (CPE); EnCase Certified Examiner Program; GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA); GIAC Certified Forensics Examiner (GCFE); Professional Certified Investigator (PCI); ASCLD/LAB Accreditation; Licensure; Appendix D: Forensic Tools; Foresnsic Tools Suites
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