Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations / Bill Nelson, Amelia Phillips and Chris Steuart

it includes Appendix, Glossary and Index Pages.

Overview:

Providing authoritative information, powerful instructor resources and real-world student applications, Nelson/Phillips/Steuart's GUIDE TO COMPUTER FORENSICS AND INVESTIGATIONS, Sixth Edition delivers the most comprehensive forensics resource available. This proven author team's wide-ranging areas of expertise mirror the breadth of coverage in the text, which focuses on techniques and practices for gathering and analyzing evidence used to solve crimes involving computers and other digital devices. Providing clear instruction on the tools and techniques of the trade, it introduces readers to every step of the computer forensics investigation--from lab setup to testifying in court. It also details how to use current forensics software and provides free demo downloads of popular tools like FTK Imager for use with Case Projects and Hands-On Projects. MindTap Computing is also available.

Features:


Up-to-date discussions detail how to manage a digital forensics operation in today's complex business environment.
Review Questions, Hands-On Projects and Case Projects give readers plenty of practice applying what they learn in real-world contexts.
Running case studies include weblinks to digital forensics demoware and free software that give readers additional opportunities to test their new skills as well as see examples of chapter concepts in action in professional practice.
Expansive high-resolution images bring chapter concepts to life. For example, cutaway views of hard drives present a difficult concept like the anatomy of a disk in a way students can thoroughly understand.
Offering thorough explanations of how to use the most popular forensics tools, GUIDE TO COMPUTER FORENSICS AND INVESTIGATIONS equips readers with the skills they need to launch and conduct a successful digital investigation.
Extremely practical, it provides specific guidance on dealing with civil and criminal matters relating to the law and technology.
Thoroughly updated, the new Sixth Edition of the popular GUIDE TO COMPUTER FORENSICS AND INVESTIGATIONS guides readers step by step through conducting a high-tech investigation, from acquiring digital evidence to reporting its findings.
Completely up to date with new software and technologies, coverage includes how to set up a forensics lab, how to acquire and evaluate the necessary tools, and how to conduct an investigation and subsequent digital analysis.
With the book's free downloads of the latest forensics software, readers can quickly become familiar with current tools of the trade.
Offering the most up-to-the-minute content available, the Sixth Edition provides updated coverage of Linux and Macintosh, virtual machine software such as VMware and Virtual Box, Android, mobile devices, handheld devices, cloud forensics and much more.
All-new coverage of email, social media and the Internet of Anything reflects the latest developments from the field.
Enhanced end-of-chapter exercises give students more hands-on applications--helping them maximize their study time and course success.
Available with the Sixth Edition, MindTap Computing is the digital learning solution that helps learners master the skills they need to succeed in today's workforce. Hands-on exercises and live virtual machine labs provide real-life application. Readings and "Whiteboard Shorts" support the lecture, while "In The News" assignments keep students up to date with the latest developments. In addition, pre- and post-course assessments help you measure how much students learn--making it easy to see where the class stands in terms of progress, engagement and completion rates.

Table of Contents:

1. Understanding the Digital Forensics Profession and Investigations.

2. The Investigator's Office and Laboratory.

3. Data Acquisition.

4. Processing Crime and Incident Scenes.

5. Working with Windows and CLI Systems.

6. Current Computer Forensics Tools.

7. Linux Boot Processes and File Systems.

8. Recovering Graphics Files.

9. Digital Forensics Analysis and Validation.

10. Virtual Machine Forensics, Live Acquisitions and Cloud Forensics.

11. Email and Social Media.

12. Mobile Device Forensics and the Internet of Anything.

13. Cloud Forensics.

14. Report Writing for High-Tech Investigations.

15. Expert Testimony in Digital Forensic Investigations.

16. Ethics for the Digital Forensic Examiner and Expert Witness.

Appendix A: Digital Forensics Test References.

Appendix B: Digital Forensics References.

Appendix C: Digital Forensics Lab Considerations.

Appendix D: Digital Forensics Alternative Tools and Methods.