Handbook of Computer Crime Investigation: Forensic Tools and Technology

by Eoghan Casey (Editor)

Overview

Following on the success of his introductory text, Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Eoghan Casey brings together a few top experts to create the first detailed guide for professionals who are already familiar with digital evidence. The Handbook of Computer Crime Investigation helps readers master the forensic analysis of computer systems with a three-part approach covering tools, technology, and case studies.

The Tools section provides the details on leading software programs, with each chapter written by that product's creator. The section ends with an objective comparison of the strengths and limitations of each tool.

The main Technology section provides the technical "how to" information for collecting and analyzing digital evidence in common situations, starting with computers, moving on to networks, and culminating with embedded systems. The Case Examples section gives readers a sense of the technical, legal, and practical challenges that arise in real computer investigations.

• The Tools section provides details of leading hardware and software
• The main Technology section provides the technical "how to" information for collecting and analysing digital evidence in common situations
• Case Examples give readers a sense of the technical, legal, and practical challenges that arise in real computer investigations

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080488905
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	10/22/2001
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	448
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Eoghan Casey is an internationally recognized expert in data breach investigations and information security forensics. He is founding partner of CASEITE.com, and co-manages the Risk Prevention and Response business unit at DFLabs. Over the past decade, he has consulted with many attorneys, agencies, and police departments in the United States, South America, and Europe on a wide range of digital investigations, including fraud, violent crimes, identity theft, and on-line criminal activity. Eoghan has helped organizations investigate and manage security breaches, including network intrusions with international scope. He has delivered expert testimony in civil and criminal cases, and has submitted expert reports and prepared trial exhibits for computer forensic and cyber-crime cases.

In addition to his casework and writing the foundational book Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Eoghan has worked as R&D Team Lead in the Defense Cyber Crime Institute (DCCI) at the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) helping enhance their operational capabilities and develop new techniques and tools. He also teaches graduate students at Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute and created the Mobile Device Forensics course taught worldwide through the SANS Institute. He has delivered keynotes and taught workshops around the globe on various topics related to data breach investigation, digital forensics and cyber security.

Eoghan has performed thousands of forensic acquisitions and examinations, including Windows and UNIX systems, Enterprise servers, smart phones, cell phones, network logs, backup tapes, and database systems. He also has information security experience, as an Information Security Officer at Yale University and in subsequent consulting work. He has performed vulnerability assessments, deployed and maintained intrusion detection systems, firewalls and public key infrastructures, and developed policies, procedures, and educational programs for a variety of organizations. Eoghan has authored advanced technical books in his areas of expertise that are used by practitioners and universities around the world, and he is Editor-in-Chief of Elsevier's International Journal of Digital Investigation.

Read an Excerpt

The author of the best-selling Digital Evidence and Computer Crime teams up with top forensic experts to bring you the first indepth guide to computer crime fighting tools and technology!

Table of Contents

About the Authors
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. The Other Side of Civil Discovery
TOOLS
3. The EnCase Process
4. Incident Response Tools
5. NFR Security
6. Tool Testing and Analytical Methodology
TECHNOLOGY
7. Windows Analysis
8. Unix Analysis
9. Network Analysis
10. Wireless Network Analysis
11. Embedded Systems Analysis
CASE EXAMPLES
12. Homicide and Child Pornography
13. Internet Gambling
14. Computer Intrusions
Author Index
Subject Index

Editorial Reviews

Detailed technical information is presented that can be used to help solve crime involving computers, for professionals who are already familiar with digital evidence. The handbook tells how to locate and use evidence in computer hard drives, shared networks, wireless devices, and embedded systems. Advantages and disadvantages of software and hardware for collecting and analyzing digital evidence are discussed, and instructions are given for collecting and analyzing digital evidence in common situations. Case examples demonstrate technical, legal, and practical challenges. Casey is a system security administrator for Yale University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

...any library serving them would find this an excellent introduction - E-Streams
Any law firm looking to get into the field would do well to start here. - E-Streams
...a useful introduction to an increasingly important field - E-Streams

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