Book description
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO DIGITAL FORENSICSNOW THOROUGHLY UPDATED WITH NEW TECHNIQUES, TOOLS, AND SOLUTIONS
Complete, practical coverage of both technical and investigative skills
Thoroughly covers modern devices, networks, and the Internet
Addresses online and lab investigations, documentation, admissibility, and more
Aligns closely with the NSA Knowledge Units and the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework
As digital crime soars, so does the need for experts who can recover and evaluate evidence for successful prosecution. Now, Dr. Darren Hayes has thoroughly updated his definitive guide to digital forensics investigations, reflecting current best practices for securely seizing, extracting and analyzing digital evidence, protecting the integrity of the chain of custody, effectively documenting investigations, and scrupulously adhering to the law, so that your evidence is admissible in court.
Every chapter of this new Second Edition is revised to reflect newer technologies, the latest challenges, technical solutions, and recent court decisions. Hayes has added detailed coverage of wearable technologies, IoT forensics, 5G communications, vehicle forensics, and mobile app examinations; advances in incident response; and new iPhone and Android device examination techniques. Through practical activities, realistic examples, and fascinating case studies, youll build hands-on masteryand prepare to succeed in one of todays fastest-growing fields.
LEARN HOW TO
Understand what digital forensics examiners do, the evidence they work with, and the opportunities available to them
Explore how modern device features affect evidence gathering, and use diverse tools to investigate them
Establish a certified forensics lab and implement best practices for managing and processing evidence
Gather data online to investigate todays complex crimes
Uncover indicators of compromise and master best practices for incident response
Investigate financial fraud with digital evidence
Use digital photographic evidence, including metadata and social media images
Investigate wearable technologies and other Internet of Things devices
Learn new ways to extract a full fi le system image from many iPhones
Capture extensive data and real-time intelligence from popular apps
Follow strict rules to make evidence admissible, even after recent Supreme Court decisions..
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- About This eBook
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Credits
- Contents at a Glance
- Table of Contents
- About the Author
- About the Technical Reviewers
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- We Want to Hear from You!
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. The Scope of Digital Forensics
- Chapter 2. Windows Operating and File Systems
- Chapter 3. Handling Computer Hardware
- Chapter 4. Acquiring Evidence in a Computer Forensics Lab
- Chapter 5. Online Investigations
- Chapter 6. Documenting the Investigation
- Chapter 7. Admissibility of Digital Evidence
- Chapter 8. Network Forensics and Incident Response
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Chapter 9. Mobile Forensics
- The Cellular Network
- Handset Specifications
- Mobile Operating Systems
- Standard Operating Procedures for Handling Handset Evidence
- Handset Forensics
- Manual Cellphone Examinations
- Global Satellite Service Providers
- Legal Considerations
- Other Mobile Devices
- Documenting the Investigation
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Assessment
- Chapter 10. Mobile App Investigations
- Chapter 11. Photograph Forensics
- Chapter 12. Mac Forensics
- Chapter 13. Case Studies
- Chapter 14. Internet of Things (IoT) Forensics and Emergent Technologies
- Answer Key
- Index
- Code Snippets
Product information
- Title: A Practical Guide to Digital Forensics Investigations, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2020
- Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
- ISBN: 9780134878942
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