Computer Forensics: An Essential Guide for Accountants, Lawyers, and Managers

Introduction. Acknowledgments. 1 A Definition of Computer Forensics. Introduction. Forensic Science. History of Computer Forensics. World Wide Web. Hacker Community. Conclusion. Notes. Suggested Reading. 2 Basics of Computer Forensic Concepts. Introduction. Understanding Digital Evidence. Input. Storage. Processing. What Computer Data Is. Output. Conclusion. Notes. Suggested Reading. 3 Preservation and Collection of Digital Evidence. Introduction. Rules of Evidence. Preservation. Collection. Conclusion. Note. Suggested Reading. 4 Analysis of Digital Evidence. Introduction. Forensic Analysis. Conclusion. Notes. Suggested Reading. 5 Reporting and Rendering the Opinion. Introduction. Preparing the Report. Presentation. Trial Process. Conclusion. Suggested Reading. 6 Computer Attacks. Hackers and Phreakz Oh My. Hackers: Unauthorized Use and Trespassing. Wireless Hacking. Malware. Attacks from the Inside. Conclusion. Notes. Suggested Reading. 7 Computers as Tools for Evil. Introduction. Computers and Crime. Identity Theft. Concealment. Auction Fraud and Retail Cons. Counterfeiting and Forgery. Prostitution. Securities Fraud. Conclusion. Notes. 8 Computer Tools and the Forensic Examination. Introduction. Assuming Control of the Case. Understanding the Case. Evaluating the Evidence. Examining the "Live" System. Collecting Data from a Dead System. Imaging the Drive. Data Extraction. Data Analysis. Conclusion. Notes. 9 Presenting Digital Evidence in Court. Introduction. Evidence. Types of Evidence. Expert Witnesses. Legal Requirements of Evidence. Search and Seizure. Conclusion. Notes. Index.