Chapter 13. Conclusion

This chapter may bring this book to a conclusion, but it should not be the end of your training. This book provides an introduction to computer forensics, and if you want to be proficient in this field, you should attend hands-on training, experiment with new tools and techniques, and practice, practice, practice.

We hope that while you were reading this book, you were experimenting with our tips on your noncritical machine. You also should attend a basic computer forensics class. We have compiled a list of training programs on the High Tech Crime Investigation Association Northeast Chapter’s Web page.1

After you finish reading this book and have attended one or more formal training programs, don’t stop there. Take what ...

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