Digital Forensics Processing and Procedures

Chapter 1

Introduction

Abstract

This chapter explains the purpose of the book and describes the rationale for the structure of the book. It contains a description of what Digital Forensics are and goes on to explain why there is a need for them. It explains who the target audience for this book is and gives a description of the principles of electronic evidence and some of the problems that have been encountered with it. It then gives an explanation of why there is a need for procedures in Digital Forensics. The chapter finishes with an explanation of the nomenclature that is used throughout the book.

Keywords

Digital Forensics; procedures; electronic evidence; nomenclature

Table of Contents

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 What is Digital Forensics? ...