Fundamental Computing Forensics for Africa
A Case Study of the Science in Nigeria
Published on 6. July 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
XX, 94 pages
978-3-319-94498-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book presents a general introduction to the computational aspects of forensic science, covering the different tools needed for forensic investigations, the importance of forensics and biometrics, and the use of Benford's law for biometrics and network traffic analysis. It specifically focuses on the application of these techniques in Africa, and how they can be of benefit in the investigation of crime in Nigeria in particular.
More details
Series
Edition
2018 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Cham
Switzerland
Publishing group
Springer International Publishing
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
3 s/w Abbildungen, 4 farbige Abbildungen
XX, 94 p. 7 illus., 4 illus. in color.
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Weight
1883 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-319-94498-2 (9783319944982)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-94499-9
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
06/2018
1st Edition
Springer
€53.49
Available for download
Person
Dr. Iorliam Aamo has been a lecturer at the Department of Mathematics/Computer Science, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria since 2010. A leading researcher, he was awarded an MSc with distinction in Forensic Computing from Coventry University, UK. He then moved to the University of Surrey, UK, where he obtained his PhD in Computer Science, focusing on the application of power laws to forensics, biometrics and network traffic analysis.
Content
Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. History of Forensic Science.- Chapter 3. Subdivisions of Forensic Science.- Chapter 4. Forensic Tools for Different Subdivisions.- Chapter 5. Forensics and Biometrics Importance.- Chapter 6. Impact of Forensic Science and Bodies that Need Forensic Science in Nigeria.