Computer Forensics Computer Science Investigation

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ISBN: 9781584503897 | 1584503890
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Copyright: 1/2/2005

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Using personal computers as their weapons, hackers and criminals (some only 11 years old) have attacked the Internet, government agencies, financial companies, small businesses, and the credit card accounts of unsuspecting individuals. This completely updated book/CD package provides a complete overview of computer forensics from information security issues to "crime scene investigation," seizure of data, determining the "fingerprints" of the crime, and tracking down the criminals. The book's companion CD-ROM contains demos of the latest computer forensics software. Numerous exercises, case studies, and vignettes of actual crimes enhance the topics under discussion, and provide the reader with solutions to computer crime in the real world.

Acknowledgments	p. xix
Foreword	p. xxi
Introduction	p. xxv
Overview of Computer Forensics Technology	p. 1
Computer Forensics Fundamentals	p. 3
Introduction to Computer Forensics	p. 4
Use of Computer Forensics in Law Enforcement	p. 8
Computer Forensics Assistance to Human Resources/Employment Proceedings	p. 9
Computer Forensics Services	p. 10
Benefits of Professional Forensics Methodology	p. 17
Who Can Use Computer Forensic Evidence?	p. 18
Case Histories	p. 24
Case Studies	p. 27
Summary	p. 28
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 31
Hands-On Projects	p. 33
References	p. 34
Types of Computer Forensics Technology	p. 35
Types of Military Computer Forensic Technology	p. 36
Types of Law Enforcement Computer Forensic Technology	p. 38
Types of Business Computer Forensic Technology	p. 52
Specialized Forensics Techniques	p. 57
Hidden Data and How to Find It	p. 61
Spyware and Adware	p. 61
Encryption Methods and Vulnerabilities	p. 63
Protecting Data from Being Compromised	p. 64
Internet Tracing Methods	p. 65
Security and Wireless Technologies	p. 69
Avoiding Pitfalls with Firewalls	p. 71
Biometric Security Systems	p. 72
Summary	p. 73
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 77
Hands-On Projects	p. 79
References	p. 81
Types of Computer Forensics Systems	p. 83
Internet Security Systems	p. 84
Intrusion Detection Systems	p. 91
Firewall Security Systems	p. 99
Storage Area Network Security Systems	p. 108
Network Disaster Recovery Systems	p. 112
Public Key Infrastructure Systems	p. 113
Wireless Network Security Systems	p. 115
Satellite Encryption Security Systems	p. 118
Instant Messaging (IM) Security Systems	p. 125
Net Privacy Systems	p. 126
Identity Management Security Systems	p. 129
Identity Theft	p. 137
Biometric Security Systems	p. 141
Homeland Security Systems	p. 143
Summary	p. 145
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 148
Hands-on Projects	p. 150
References	p. 151
Vendor and Computer Forensics Services	p. 153
Occurrence of Cyber Crime	p. 154
Cyber Detectives	p. 155
Fighting Cyber Crime with Risk-Management Techniques	p. 156
Computer Forensics Investigative Services	p. 162
Forensic Process Improvement	p. 167
Course Content	p. 176
Case Histories	p. 180
Summary	p. 182
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 184
Hands-On Projects	p. 186
References	p. 186
Computer Forensics Evidence and Capture	p. 189
Data Recovery	p. 191
Data Recovery Defined	p. 191
Data Backup and Recovery	p. 192
The Role of Backup in Data Recovery	p. 200
The Data-Recovery Solution	p. 203
Hiding and Recovering Hidden Data	p. 206
Case Histories	p. 209
Summary	p. 212
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 214
Hands-On Projects	p. 216
References	p. 216
Evidence Collection and Data Seizure	p. 217
Why Collect Evidence?	p. 217
Collection Options	p. 218
Obstacles	p. 218
Types of Evidence	p. 219
The Rules of Evidence	p. 220
Volatile Evidence	p. 223
General Procedure	p. 224
Collecting and Archiving	p. 224
Methods of Collection	p. 225
Artifacts	p. 226
Collection Steps	p. 226
Controlling Contamination: The Chain of Custody	p. 228
Reconstructing the Attack	p. 229
Summary	p. 229
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 231
Hands-on Projects	p. 232
References	p. 233
Duplication and Preservation of Digital Evidence	p. 235
Preserving the Digital Crime Scene	p. 238
Computer Evidence Processing Steps	p. 240
Legal Aspects of Collecting and Preserving Computer Forensic Evidence	p. 247
Summary	p. 252
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 254
Hands-on Projects	p. 255
References	p. 256
Computer Image Verification and Authentication	p. 257
Special Needs of Evidential Authentication	p. 258
Practical Considerations	p. 264
Practical Implementation	p. 265
Summary	p. 268
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 271
Hands-on Projects	p. 273
References	p. 273
Computer Forensics Analysis	p. 275
Discovery of Electronic Evidence	p. 277
Electronic Document Discovery: A Powerful New Litigation Tool	p. 278
Summary	p. 281
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 283
Hands-on Projects	p. 285
References	p. 285
Identification of Data	p. 287
Timekeeping	p. 288
Forensic Identification and Analysis of Technical Surveillance Devices	p. 291
Summary	p. 297
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 299
Hands-on Projects	p. 300
References	p. 301
Reconstructing Past Events	p. 303
How to Become a Digital Detective	p. 304
Useable File Formats	p. 305
Unusable File Formats	p. 305
Converting Files	p. 306
Summary	p. 309
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 310
Hands-on Projects	p. 312
References	p. 313
Networks	p. 315
Network Forensics Scenario	p. 316
A Technical Approach	p. 316
Destruction of Email	p. 319
Damaging Computer Evidence	p. 321
Tools Needed for Intrusion Response to the Destruction of Data	p. 323
System Testing	p. 324
Summary	p. 326
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 328
Hands-on Projects	p. 330
References	p. 331
Countermeasures: Information Warfare	p. 333
Fighting Against Macro Threats: Defensive Strategies for Governments and Industry Groups	p. 335
Is the U.S. Government Prepared for Information Warfare?	p. 335
Are Other Governments Prepared for Information Warfare?	p. 339
What Industry Groups Have Done to Prepare for Information Warfare	p. 341
Strategic Diplomacy and Information Warfare	p. 344
The Role of International Organizations	p. 354
The Role of Global Military Alliances	p. 359
Marshall Law and Cyberspace	p. 361
The Super Cyber Protection Agencies	p. 363
Summary	p. 365
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 367
Hands-on Projects	p. 370
References	p. 370
The Information Warfare Arsenal and Tactics of the Military	p. 371
Overview of Military Tactics	p. 376
Offensive Ruinous IW Tools and Tactics	p. 378
Offensive Containment IW Tools and Tactics	p. 380
Defensive Preventive IW Tools and Tactics	p. 384
Defensive Ruinous IW Tools and Tactics	p. 385
Defensive Responsive Containment IW Tools and Tactics	p. 386
Countering Sustained Terrorist IW Tactics	p. 389
Dealing with Random Terrorist IW	p. 394
Summary	p. 407
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 410
Hands-on Projects	p. 412
References	p. 413
The Information Warfare Arsenal and Tactics of Terrorists and Rogues	p. 415
The Terrorist Profile	p. 421
Why Terrorists and Rogues Have an Advantage in IW	p. 424
The Dark World of the Cyber Underground	p. 430
The Criminal Cafe in Cyberspace	p. 433
The Super Computer Literate Terrorist	p. 438
The New Security Professionals	p. 440
The Middle East Cyberwar	p. 441
The New Tools of Terrorism	p. 444
Why Tools Are Easy to Get and Use	p. 452
Why Nasty People Are So Hard to Track Down and Capture	p. 453
The IW Games	p. 459
Summary	p. 462
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 465
Hands-on Projects	p. 467
References	p. 468
The Information Warfare Arsenal and Tactics of Private Companies	p. 469
Surviving Offensive Ruinous IW	p. 476
Surviving Offensive Containment IW	p. 478
Participating in Defensive Preventive IW Planning	p. 480
Benefiting from and Surviving Defensive Ruinous IW	p. 482
Benefiting from and Surviving Defensive Responsive Containment IW	p. 484
Protection Against Random Terrorist IW Tactics	p. 487
What to Do When Terrorists Keep Attacking	p. 490
Countering Sustained Rogue IW	p. 492
Protection Against Random Rogue IW	p. 493
Keeping the Amateur Rogue out of the Cyberhouse	p. 501
Summary	p. 501
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 503
Hands-on Projects	p. 505
References	p. 506
The Information Warfare Arsenal of the Future	p. 507
Weapons of the Future	p. 509
The Global Positioning System	p. 522
Snoop, Sniff, and Snuff Tools	p. 527
Email Wiretaps Like Carnivore Can Steal Sensitive Correspondence	p. 529
IW Weapons of the Future	p. 532
Nanotechnology	p. 538
Summary	p. 543
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 545
Hands-on Projects	p. 547
References	p. 547
Surveillance Tools for Information Warfare of the Future	p. 549
Monitoring Everything	p. 549
Cyber Surveillance	p. 552
The Cyber Footprint and Criminal Tracking	p. 553
The Implications of Cookies and Integrated Platforms	p. 564
Wintel Inside, or How Your Computer Is Watching You	p. 566
Data Mining for What?	p. 569
The Internet Is Big Brother	p. 577
The Wireless Internet: Friend or Foe?	p. 579
Summary	p. 580
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 582
Hands-on Projects	p. 583
References	p. 584
Civilian Casualties: The Victims and Refugees of Information Warfare	p. 585
What the Cyber Masses Have to Lose	p. 587
The Destruction of Personal Assets in IWs	p. 597
Short- and Long-Term Personal Economic Impact on Cyber Citizens	p. 601
The Violation of Privacy During Information Wars	p. 602
The Individual Exposed	p. 604
Identity Theft	p. 606
Monitoring Private Affairs in Cyberspace	p. 609
The New Order and State Medical ID Cards	p. 613
Big Brother Is Here and Is Staying	p. 616
Summary	p. 618
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 620
Hands-on Projects	p. 622
References	p. 623
Advanced Computer Forensics Systems and Future Directions	p. 625
Advanced Computer Forensics	p. 627
Advanced Encryption: The Need to Conceal	p. 628
Advanced Hacking	p. 640
Advanced Tracker Hackers	p. 647
The Problems of the Present	p. 663
Summary	p. 666
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 669
Hands-on Projects	p. 670
References	p. 671
Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations	p. 673
Summary	p. 674
Conclusions	p. 681
Recommendations	p. 684
Final Word: Computer Forensic Needs and Challenges	p. 699
Chapter Review Questions and Exercises	p. 700
References	p. 703
Frequently Asked Questions	p. 705
What Is Computer Forensics?	p. 705
Why Computer Forensics?	p. 705
What Is Data Recovery?	p. 705
Are There Instances When Data Cannot Be Recovered?	p. 706
Computer Forensics Resources	p. 709
General Forensics Resources	p. 709
Computer Crime	p. 711
File Formats and Extensions	p. 711
Cryptography and Steganography	p. 712
Links to Computer Forensics and Related Law Enforcement Web Pages	p. 713
Law Enforcement Links	p. 713
Organizations	p. 714
Mailing Lists	p. 714
USDOJ Guidelines for Searching and Seizing Computers	p. 715
Computer Forensic and Security Software Available Free of Charge to Law Enforcement Agencies	p. 715
Miscellaneous	p. 715
More Computer Forensics Cases	p. 717
Lost Files	p. 717
Corrupted Files	p. 718
Disappearing Files	p. 718
Computer Forensics	p. 718
Forensic Accounting	p. 719
Corporate Investigation into PC Pornography	p. 719
Data Recovery	p. 719
Industrial Espionage	p. 720
Family Members Bolt	p. 720
Former Employer	p. 720
Goods Left to Rot	p. 721
Managers Start New Company	p. 721
Family Member Steals Clients	p. 721
Erased Email	p. 721
Bank Suspects	p. 722
Former Managers	p. 722
Former Catalog Designers	p. 722
Model Pursued	p. 722
Encrypted Mail	p. 723
Two Attorneys Can't Speak Civilly	p. 723
Big Real Estate Deal	p. 723
Doctor Accused	p. 723
Former Employee Claims	p. 724
Ex-Partner Claims	p. 724
Former Manager	p. 724
Answers to Review Questions and Exercises, Hands-on Projects, Case Projects, and Optional Team Case Projects by Chapter	p. 725
Checklists by Chapter	p. 747
About the CD-ROM	p. 781
Glossary of Terms and Acronyms	p. 791
Index	p. 819
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