Solomon / Rudolph / Tittel Computer Forensics JumpStart

2. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-118-06757-4
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 336 Seiten, E-Book

Essential reading for launching a career in computerforensics
Internet crime is on the rise, catapulting the need for computerforensics specialists. This new edition presents you with acompletely updated overview of the basic skills that are requiredas a computer forensics professional. The author team of technologysecurity veterans introduces the latest software and tools thatexist and they review the available certifications in this growingsegment of IT that can help take your career to a new level. Avariety of real-world practices take you behind the scenes to lookat the root causes of security attacks and provides you with aunique perspective as you launch a career in this fast-growingfield.
* Explores the profession of computer forensics, which is more indemand than ever due to the rise of Internet crime
* Details the ways to conduct a computer forensicsinvestigation
* Highlights tips and techniques for finding hidden data,capturing images, documenting your case, and presenting evidence incourt as an expert witness
* Walks you through identifying, collecting, and preservingcomputer evidence
* Explains how to understand encryption and examine encryptionfiles
Computer Forensics JumpStart is the resource you need tolaunch a career in computer forensics.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Solomon, Michael G.

Rudolph, K

Tittel, Ed

Broom, Neil

Barrett, Diane

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.
Chapter 1 The Need for Computer Forensics.
Chapter 2 Preparation--What to Do Before You Start.
Chapter 3 Computer Evidence.
Chapter 4 Common Tasks.
Chapter 5 Capturing the Data Image.
Chapter 6 Extracting Information from Data.
Chapter 7 Passwords and Encryption.
Chapter 8 Common Forensic Tools.
Chapter 9 Pulling It All Together.
Chapter 10 How to Testify in Court.
Appendix A Answers to Review Questions.
Appendix B Forensic Resources.
Appendix C Forensic Certifications and More.
Appendix D Forensic Tools 289
Glossary.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Michael G. Solomon, CISM, CISSP, PMP, GSEC, is a full-timesecurity speaker, consultant, trainer, and project manager whospecializes in development and assessment security topics. An ITprofessional since 1987, he has worked on projects or done trainingfor more than 60 major companies and organizations, includingEarthLink, Schumacher, Nike, and others.
K Rudolph, CISSP, is founder and President of NativeIntelligence, which provides security training for federal agenciesand commercial firms. She is a featured speaker at nationalconferences and a board member of Federal Information SystemsSecurity Educators' Association.
Ed Tittel is a 28-year computer industry veteran withover 130 books to his credit. He writes regularly for sites such asInformIT.com and TechTarget.
Neil Broom, CCE, CISSP, CFE, is President and LaboratoryDirector of Technical Resource Center, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. Hehas more than 15 years of experience providing investigative,technical, educational, and security services.
Diane Barrett is a forensic trainer for Paraben. Holdingmany industry certifications including CISSP, ISSMP, and DCFP, shehas been involved in the IT industry for almost 20 years and hasbeen active in education, security, and forensics for the past 10years.