Handbook of Computer Crime Investigation: Forensic Tools and Technology

Computers can be used in virtually any type of crime, ranging from cyberstalking and child pornography to financial fraud, espionage and terrorism. The Handbook of Computer crime investigation presents detailed technical information that can be used to help solve these crimes.

Following on the success of his introductory text, Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Eoghan Casey has brought together an expert panel of authors to create this detailed guide for professionals who are already familiar with digital evidence. This unique handbook explains how to locate an utilize evidence in computer hard drives, shared networks, wireless devices, or embedded systems. The use of currently available high-tech tools is discussed and real case examples are provided.

To provide individuals with a deeper understanding of the forensic analysis of computer systems, three primary themes are treated:

Tools: Software and hardware for collecting and analyzing digital evidence are presented and their strengths and limitations are discussed. The section provides details on leading hardware and software programs-such as EnCase, Dragon, and ForensiX-with each chapter written by that product's creator.

Technology: This section provides the technical "how to" information for collecting and analyzing digital evidence in common situations, starting with computers, and Windows and Unix operating systems, progressing to network, wireless and embedded systems.

Case examples: These actual situations demonstrate the technical, legal, and practical challenges that arise in real computer investigations.

The Handbook of Computer Crime Investigation is an essential technical reference and on-the-job guide for professionals in computing, security and investigation, forensic science, legal and law enforcement communities.

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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)

Eoghan Casey is founding partner of cmdLabs, author of the foundational book Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, and coauthor of Malware Forensics. For over a decade, he has dedicated himself to advancing the practice of incident handling and digital forensics. He helps client organizations handle security breaches and analyzes digital evidence in a wide range of investigations, including network intrusions with international scope. He has testified in civil and criminal cases, and has submitted expert reports and prepared trial exhibits for computer forensic and cyber-crime cases. 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 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. In addition, he conducts research and teaches graduate students at Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute, is editor of the Handbook of Digital Forensics and Investigation, and is Editor-in-Chief of Elsevier's International Journal of Digital Investigation.