Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations
7th Edition
Published on 8. April 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
768 pages
978-0-357-67288-4 (ISBN)
Description
Master the skills you need to conduct a successful digital investigation with Nelson/Phillips/Steuart's GUIDE TO COMPUTER FORENSICS AND INVESTIGATIONS, 7th Edition. Combining the latest advances in computer forensics with all-encompassing topic coverage, authoritative information from seasoned experts and real-world applications, you get the most comprehensive forensics resource available. While other resources offer an overview of the field, the hands-on learning in GUIDE TO COMPUTER FORENSICS AND INVESTIGATIONS teaches you the tools and techniques of the trade, introducing you to every step of the digital forensics investigation process, from lab setup to testifying in court. Designed to provide the most modern approach to the ins and outs of the profession of digital forensics investigation, it is appropriate for learners new to the field and an excellent refresher and technology update for current law enforcement, investigations or information security professionals.
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Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston, MA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 25 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 271 mm
Weight
1520 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-357-67288-4 (9780357672884)
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Previous edition
Bill Nelson | Amelia Phillips | Christopher Steuart
Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations
Book
04/2018
6th Edition
Course Technology Inc
€105.22
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Persons
Bill Nelson has worked for two global Fortune 100 companies in information technologies for over 32 years, including 18-plus years in corporate digital forensics and information security. In addition, he has taught digital forensics classes at the City University of Seattle and the University of Washington's Professional and Continuing Education Department for 10 years. He also has experience in Automated Fingerprint Identification System software engineering and reserve police work. A former president and vice president for Computer Technology Investigators Northwest, he routinely lectures at several colleges and universities in the Pacific Northwest. Bill Nelson has worked for two global Fortune 100 companies in information technologies for over 32 years, including 18-plus years in corporate digital forensics and information security. In addition, he has taught digital forensics classes at the City University of Seattle and the University of Washington's Professional and Continuing Education Department for 10 years. He also has experience in Automated Fingerprint Identification System software engineering and reserve police work. A former president and vice president for Computer Technology Investigators Northwest, he routinely lectures at several colleges and universities in the Pacific Northwest. Amelia Phillips is a tenured faculty member at Highline College in Seattle, Washington. After serving as an engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, she worked with e-commerce websites and began training in computer forensics to prevent credit card numbers from being stolen from sensitive e-commerce databases. Dr. Phillips designed certificate and AAS programs for community colleges in e-commerce, network security, computer forensics and data recovery. She designed the Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Forensics, which was approved in 2014. A Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Phillips taught at Polytechnic of Namibia in 2005 and 2006 and continues her work with developing nations, traveling there frequently. She earned BS degrees in astronautical engineering and archaeology and an MBA in technology management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in computer security from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. Christopher K. Steuart is a practicing attorney maintaining a general litigation practice, with experience in information systems security for a Fortune 50 company and the U.S. Army. He is also an honorary life member and the former general counsel for Computer Technology Investigators Northwest. He has presented computer forensics seminars in regional and national forums, including the American Society for Industrial Security, Agora, Northwest Computer Technology Crime Analysis Seminar and CTIN. Christopher K. Steuart is a practicing attorney maintaining a general litigation practice, with experience in information systems security for a Fortune 50 company and the U.S. Army. He is also an honorary life member and the former general counsel for Computer Technology Investigators Northwest. He has presented computer forensics seminars in regional and national forums, including the American Society for Industrial Security, Agora, Northwest Computer Technology Crime Analysis Seminar and CTIN.
Content
Module 1 Understanding the Digital Forensics Profession and Investigations
Module 2 Report Writing and Testimony for Digital Investigations
Module 3 The Investigator's Laboratory and Digital Forensics Tools
Module 4 Data Acquisition
Module 5 Processing Crime and Incident Scenes
Module 6 Working with Microsoft File Systems and the Windows Registry
Module 7 Linux and Macintosh File Systems
Module 8 Media Files and Digital Forensics
Module 9 Virtual Machine Forensics and Live Acquisitions Forensics
Module 10 Network Forensics
Module 11 Cloud Forensics and the Internet of Anything
Module 12 Mobile Device Forensics
Module 13 Email and Social Media Investigations
Module 14 e-Discovery
Module 15 Ethics and Professional Responsibilities
Appendix A Certification Testing References
Appendix B Digital Forensics References
Appendix C Digital Forensics Lab Considerations
Appendix D Legacy File Systems
Appendix E NICE Framework and CAE Knowledge Units
Appendix F Shell Command Examples
Glossary
Module 2 Report Writing and Testimony for Digital Investigations
Module 3 The Investigator's Laboratory and Digital Forensics Tools
Module 4 Data Acquisition
Module 5 Processing Crime and Incident Scenes
Module 6 Working with Microsoft File Systems and the Windows Registry
Module 7 Linux and Macintosh File Systems
Module 8 Media Files and Digital Forensics
Module 9 Virtual Machine Forensics and Live Acquisitions Forensics
Module 10 Network Forensics
Module 11 Cloud Forensics and the Internet of Anything
Module 12 Mobile Device Forensics
Module 13 Email and Social Media Investigations
Module 14 e-Discovery
Module 15 Ethics and Professional Responsibilities
Appendix A Certification Testing References
Appendix B Digital Forensics References
Appendix C Digital Forensics Lab Considerations
Appendix D Legacy File Systems
Appendix E NICE Framework and CAE Knowledge Units
Appendix F Shell Command Examples
Glossary