Digital Forensics Explained

Table of Contents

What Is Digital Forensics and What Should You Know about It?
Introduction
Forensic Science
     What Does It Take to Be a Digital Forensic Investigator?
Educational Opportunities 
     What Opportunities Are There for Digital Forensic Investigators? 
     What Are the Trends and Challenges in Digital Forensics? 
     Resources Available to Digital Forensic Investigators
Conclusion
References

Digital Forensic Approaches and Best Practices
Introduction
First Response
Responding to a Case
Conclusion
References
Other Useful References

Digital Forensics Tool Kit
Introduction
Computer Forensics
Write Blockers
Imaging
Add-Ons and Other Technologies
Tools
Mobile Forensics Tools
Visual Analysis
Secured Storage
Damaged Media
Summary

Internet and E-Mail Examinations
Introduction
E-mail
Chat and Messaging Logs
Peer to Peer
Search Engine Activity
Internet History
Social Networking and Gaming
Malware and Viruses
Summary

Mobile Forensics
Introduction
Mobile Phone Technology
How a Call Is Made
Forensic Challenges
Forensic Process
Digital Cell Phone Investigation
Geographic Positioning Systems
Cameras
Summary
Cellular Communications Technology Overview
References

Cloud Computing and Digital Forensics, Prof. Gerald Emerick
Introduction
Infrastructure as a Service
Platform as a Service
Software as a Service
Service and Deployment Models
Customer versus Cloud Provider Responsibilities
Other Service Models
Multi-Tenancy
User Access and Provisioning
Data Protection and Breaches
Information Technology and Information Security Governance and Change Control Processes
Service Access Vulnerabilities
Migration Planning
Incident Response
Virtualization
Security Benefits of Cloud

Incident Response, Det . Jason Otting
Introduction
Case Summary
The Initiation of an Investigation
Information
Evidence Gathering
Interviews and the Analyzing of Evidence
Analyzing the Electronic Evidence
Prosecution and Testimony
Things to Consider
Conclusion

Report Writing and Presentation
Introduction
Report Content and Considerations
Sample Reports
Presenting and Testifying
Archiving
Summary

Social Media Forensics, Dr. Barbara L. Ciaramitaro
Introduction to Social Media 
     Social Networking 
     E-mail 
     Blogs 
     Microblogs 
     Event Coordination 
     Location Identification 
     Multimedia Sharing
     Search 
     Wikis 
     Web Conferencing 
     Virtual Worlds
Social Media Forensics 
     Street Gangs 
     Terrorist Activity 
     White Collar Crimes
Summary
References

Social Engineering Forensics, Dr. Barbara L. Ciaramitaro
Introduction to Social Engineering
     Online Social Engineering Attacks
     Telephone Social Engineering Attacks 
     Waste Management Social Engineering Attacks 
     Mobile Device Social Engineering Attacks
     Personal Social Engineering Attacks
     Reverse Social Engineering Attacks
Social Engineering Forensics 
Social Engineering Attack Vector Vulnerabilities
Conclusion
References

Anti –Forensics, Prof. Velislav Pavlov
Anti-Forensic Definition and Concepts
Anti-Forensic Methods 
     Eliminate Trails 
     Hide Evidence 
     Destroy Evidence
Mobile Anti-Forensics
Conclusion
References

Link and Visual Analysis
Introduction
Link and Visual Analysis
Conclusion

Psychological, Ethical, and Cultural Implications of Digital Forensics
Introduction
Psychological Implications of Digital Forensics
Ethical Implications of Digital Forensics
Cultural Implications
Conclusion
References

Index