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Digital Evidence and Computer Crime

Forensic Science, Computers, and the Internet

Digital evidence--evidence that is stored on or transmitted by computers--can play a major role in a wide range of crimes, including homicide, rape, abduction, child abuse,… Read more

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Description

Digital evidence--evidence that is stored on or transmitted by computers--can play a major role in a wide range of crimes, including homicide, rape, abduction, child abuse, solicitation of minors, child pornography, stalking, harassment, fraud, theft, drug trafficking, computer intrusions, espionage, and terrorism.Though an increasing number of criminals are using computers and computer networks, few investigators are well-versed in the evidentiary, technical, and legal issues related to digital evidence. As a result, digital evidence is often overlooked,collected incorrectly, and analyzed ineffectively. The aim of this hands-on resource is to educate students and professionals in the law enforcement, forensic science, computer security, and legal communities about digital evidence and computer crime.This work explains how computers and networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they can be used as a source of evidence. As well as gaining a practical understanding of how computers and networks function and how they can be used as evidence of a crime, readers will learn about relevant legal issues and will be introduced to deductive criminal profiling, a systematic approach to focusing an investigation and understanding criminal motivations.

Key features

The accompanying CD-ROM contains simulated cases that integrate many of the topics covered in the text, teaching individuals about:* Includes CD-ROM multimedia appendix containing simulated cases* Provides a thorough explanation of how computers and networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they can be used as a source of evidence* Offers readers information about relevant legal issues* Features coverage of the abuse of computer networks and privacy and security issues on computer networks

Readership

Students and professionals in the lawenforcement, forensic science, computer security, and legal communities; investigators who do hands on casework, academicians in the classroom, clinicians who have been asked to assist lawenforcement in an investigation, and lawyers preparing for trial; computer security professionals who are responsible for dealing withcriminal activity in an organization; privatedetectives, fiction writers, computer aficionados, and crime buffs in the general public.

Table of contents

1. Introduction to Digital Evidence 2. The Language of Cybercrime 3. Modus Operandi, Motive and Technology 4. Applying Forensic Science to Computers 5. Digital Evidence on Computer Networks 6. Digital Evidence on the Internet 7. Digital Evidence at the Transport and Network Layers 8. Digital Evidence on the Data-Link and Physical Layers 9. Using Digital Evidence and Behavioral Evidence Analysis in an Investigation 10. Computer Crackers 11. Cyberstalking 12. Digital Evidence as Alibi 13. Laws, Jurisdiction, Search and Seizure 14. Thoughts for the Future Appendix 1: Summary of Resources Appendix 2: Multimedia Supplement

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About the author

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Eoghan Casey

Eoghan Casey is an internationally recognized expert in data breach investigations and information security forensics. He is founding partner of CASEITE.com, and co-manages the Risk Prevention and Response business unit at DFLabs. Over the past decade, he has consulted with many attorneys, agencies, and police departments in the United States, South America, and Europe on a wide range of digital investigations, including fraud, violent crimes, identity theft, and on-line criminal activity. Eoghan has helped organizations investigate and manage security breaches, including network intrusions with international scope. He has delivered expert testimony in civil and criminal cases, and has submitted expert reports and prepared trial exhibits for computer forensic and cyber-crime cases.

In addition to his casework and writing the foundational book Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Eoghan has worked as R&D Team Lead in the Defense Cyber Crime Institute (DCCI) at the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) helping enhance their operational capabilities and develop new techniques and tools. He also teaches graduate students at Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute and created the Mobile Device Forensics course taught worldwide through the SANS Institute. He has delivered keynotes and taught workshops around the globe on various topics related to data breach investigation, digital forensics and cyber security.

Eoghan has performed thousands of forensic acquisitions and examinations, including Windows and UNIX systems, Enterprise servers, smart phones, cell phones, network logs, backup tapes, and database systems. He also has information security experience, as an Information Security Officer at Yale University and in subsequent consulting work. He has performed vulnerability assessments, deployed and maintained intrusion detection systems, firewalls and public key infrastructures, and developed policies, procedures, and educational programs for a variety of organizations. Eoghan has authored advanced technical books in his areas of expertise that are used by practitioners and universities around the world, and he is Editor-in-Chief of Elsevier's International Journal of Digital Investigation.

Affiliations and expertise
Eoghan Casey, cmdLabs, Baltimore, MD, USA