Cyber Forensics: A Field Manual for Collecting, Examining, and Preserving Evidence of Computer Crimes, Second Edition (Information Security) | 
| Authors: Jr., Albert Marcella, Doug Menendez
Publisher: Auerbach Publications
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 817806
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 528
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 6.9 x 1.4
ISBN: 0849383285
Dewey Decimal Number: 363.25968
EAN: 9780849383281
ASIN: 0849383285
Publication Date: December 19, 2007
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Product Description
Updating and expanding information on concealment techniques, new technologies, hardware, software, and relevant new legislation, this second edition details scope of cyber forensics to reveal and track legal and illegal activity. Designed as an introduction and overview to the field, the authors guide you step-by-step through the basics of investigation and introduce the tools and procedures required to legally seize and forensically evaluate a suspect machine. The book covers rules of evidence, chain of custody, standard operating procedures, and the manipulation of technology to conceal illegal activities and how cyber forensics can uncover them. Extensive appendices include websites, organizations, pertinent legislation, best practice, hardware and software, and a recap of the federal rules of civil procedure.
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 Inconsistent and repetitive November 23, 2008
Although the book presents a wide breath of computer forensics information, it is poorly written.br /br /It repeats the same concepts over and over again, without adding much in the process.br /Some sections are just condensed information from other sources.br /Some pieces also seem inconsistent.br /br /Lastly, the writing style is hard to follow, making for a boring reading.br /
 Historically Superb June 29, 2002
11 out of 19 found this review helpful
I was looking for a book that would teach me how to do things. I can find lots of information on the internet, but I wanted techniques collaborated in one book by a professional. What I found was a lot of legal background, and historical background. I am not starting a computer forensics firm, but I do want to be able to track down, if some sort of mishap occurs. This book provides low level information, like dissecting Netscape, and going through and showing you how to track someone's steps through Netscape Navigator. I wanted some more practical knowledge that I could use to fight spammers, or to show me how to deal with intrusions on my system. I was disappointed with this book, but I hope that you won't be.
 Thorough and suitable for the experienced professional April 13, 2002
29 out of 30 found this review helpful
This book is an excellent follow-on book to Computer Forensics: Incident Response Essentials by Kruse and Heiser, which introduces the fundamentals. This book goes much deeper and is more technical than the Kruse and Heise, therefore the ideal audience is practicing professionals who have prior experience in forensics and a wide range of hardware, software and network knowledge.pTools and techniques are presented in painstaking detail. I was unable to find a single gap or omission, which speaks highly of the editorial and review process behind this book's 464 pages. While most technical disciplines can dispense with finer details, the nature of forensics is to overlook nothing. If you find the step-by-step thoroughness boring that is an indication that forensics may not be your forte; if you're an experienced professional you'll appreciate the coverage of every technique or use of tools.br brWhile the discussion of tools and techniques will satisfy even the most experienced practitioner, I found the detailed discussion of legal aspects, HR considerations and overall security and incident response processes to be the book's strongest points. This area is what sets forensics experts apart from technicians, and it is here that the book (in my opinion) adds the most value. Procedures ranging from how to properly gather, preserve and control evidence, to legal considerations for designing processes are covered in clear language, as are US and international legal guidelines.pParts that I especially like include: intrusion management and profiling, up-to-date information on electronic commerce legal issues, the numerous checklists and cited resources, and the clearly delineated process for dealing with incidents.pIf you're new to forensics you will probably get more from this book by first reading Computer Forensics: Incident Response Essentials by Kruse and Heiser. If, however, you have previous computer forensics experience or are currently serving in that role this book is probably one of the best investments you can make.
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