The Basics of Digital Forensics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780443441950)

The Basics of Digital Forensics, Third Edition provides a foundation for people new to the digital forensics field. This book offers guidance on how to conduct examinations by discussing what digital forensics is, the methodologies used, key tactical concepts, and the tools needed to perform examinations. Details on digital forensics for computers, networks, cell phones, GPS, the cloud and the Internet are discussed. Also, learn how to collect evidence, document the scene, and how deleted data can be recovered. The new Third Edition of this book includes four all-new chapters, additional pedagogical features within each chapter, and an expansive appendix with useful information in an easy-to-use format. The book provides readers with real-world examples and all the key technologies used in digital forensics, as well as coverage of network intrusion response, how hard drives are organized, and electronic discovery. This valuable resource also covers how to incorporate quality assurance into an investigation, how to prioritize evidence items to examine (triage), case processing, and what goes into making an expert witness. New chapters in the Third Edition cover imaging and processing, digital forensic analysis, IoT forensics, as well as documentation and reporting.

Author: John Sammons
ISBN-10: 0443441952
ISBN-13: 9780443441950
Publisher: Syngress Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2027
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback