Digital Evidence and Computer Crime: Forensic Science, Computers, and the Internet

by Eoghan Casey

Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Third Edition, provides the knowledge necessary to uncover and use digital evidence effectively in any kind of investigation. It offers a thorough explanation of how computer networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they can be used as a source of evidence. In particular, it addresses the abuse of computer networks as well as privacy and security issues on computer networks. This updated edition is organized into five parts. Part 1 is about digital forensics and covers topics ranging from the use of digital evidence in the courtroom to cybercrime law. Part 2 explores topics such as how digital investigations are conducted, handling a digital crime scene, and investigative reconstruction with digital evidence. Part 3 deals with apprehending offenders, whereas Part 4 focuses on the use of computers in digital investigation. The book concludes with Part 5, which includes the application of forensic science to networks. New to this edition are updated information on dedicated to networked Windows, Unix, and Macintosh computers, as well as Personal Digital Assistants; coverage of developments in related technology and tools; updated language for search warrant and coverage of legal developments in the US impacting computer forensics; and discussion of legislation from other countries to provide international scope. There are detailed case examples that demonstrate key concepts and give students a practical/applied understanding of the topics, along with ancillary materials that include an Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides. This book will prove valuable to computer forensic students and professionals, lawyers, law enforcement, and government agencies (IRS, FBI, CIA, CCIPS, etc.).

Genres: Computer Science, Technical, Reference, Education, Crime

840 pages, Hardcover

First published March 15, 1999

Reviews

[Lex Shooric · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good reference, a bit dated. Hard to concentrate at times when author talks about Netscape Navigator or ICQ Profile pages as an example of commonly used browser and social networking site.

[Dan]

Modern Classics on Digital Forensics

[David Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book I read to research this post was Digital Evidence & Computer Crime by Eoghan Casey et al which is an excellent book that I bought from kindle. If you are reading this post on either shelfari or goodreads I have a computing blog at http://scratbag.me & a technology blog at http://scratbagroberts.com where there are various other book reviews on digital forensics along with other stuff. I wish I could give this book 6 stars on both of the book review sites but obviously 5 is the maximum. I really enjoyed reading this book which I think is around 2,000 pages and really gives you lots of information on its subject matter. This is definitely one of the best books I have read on digital forensics.

I'll give you some tidbits of information from this book. In an accredited digital forensics each person will have several procedures they do really well and that is all they will do. You are unlikely to find someone trained in every aspect of digital forensics. If a lab loses a case they will probably go out of business if they are a private company and they can't take that risk. The job of seizing equipment at the crime scene is often done by forensic people so as not to disturb any evidence. There is many aspects of digital forensic science to give its full name like mobile devices, networks, photographs and obviously computers.

[Boštjan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author does a great job in explaining things, even ten year old's would understand. The thing that bothers me is the lack of practical examples, other than that its a good theoretical intro into digital forensics.

[Beck Frost · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basics in this book are excellent. The history in this book is excellent. The absence of Windows 7 and 8 is what I really needed and it was missed.

[Ruddoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent introduction

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually in the time it was written this probably was a very current book. Perhaps it's been updated, but some of the items talked about in this book probably are not even known to young people.

[Gary Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

brilliant.!