240 Pages
by
Routledge
Investigating Computer Crime presents practical methods for gathering electronic evidence and dealing with crimes involving computers. Based on material gathered from hundreds of investigators all over the world, it contains an incredible amount of practical, directly applicable information. It follows a step-by-step approach to the investigation, seizure, and evaluation of computer evidence. The... Read more
Introduction
Computer Search Warrant Team
Case Supervisor
Interview Team
Sketch and Photo Team
Physical Search Team
Security and Arrest Team
Technical Evidence Seizure and Logging Team
Computer-Related Evidence
Types of Computer-Related Evidence
Where Computer-Related Evidence May be Found
Finding Computer Evidence
Examine the Evidence for Criminal Content
Cautions and Considerations
Legal Requirements
Storage of Seized Evidence
Investigative Tool Box
Software
Hardware
Other Useful Stuff
Crime Scene Investigation
Evaluate the Scene in Advance
Set Up Search Teams
Establish a Plan of Attack
Prepare the Search Warrant
Execute the Warrant
Secure the Scene
Teams Perform their Functions
Completing the Search
Making a Boot Disk
What is a Boot Disk?
The POST Test
The Boot Process
What if there is a CMOS Boot Password?
So, How Do I Make One?
What Problems Might I Encounter?
Simple Overview of Seizing a Computer
Evidence Evaluation and Analysis
Forms of Evidence
Analysis Tools
Analysis Procedures using PROFILE.BAT
Other Analysis Procedures
Chronological Search Form
Investigating Floppies
Common File Extensions
Passwords and Encryption
What is a Password?
What is Encryption?
What is the Difference Between Passwords and Encryption?
What are Common Uses of Passwords?
Where Do You Get a Password?
How Do You Break or Bypass a Password or Encryption?
How Do You Break or Bypass Encryption?
PGP
What is a Common Use of Encryption?
Sources of Programs and Information
Investigating Bulletin Boards
Where Do I Start?
Initiating the Investigation
Tips to Avoid Traps, Snares, and Pitfalls
"Elite" Acronyms
Networks
Network Ups and Downs
Network Parts and Pieces
Types of Networks
Physical Connections
Operating Systems
So What Does this All Mean?
The Bottom Line
Ideal Investigative Computer Systems
Desktop
Portable
Tools
Computer Chart
Media
Cables
Bags
Software
Court Procedures
Expert Witnesses
Pretrial Preparation
Speaking to the Judge and Jury
Terminology to Use in Court
Resumes
Equipment
Search Warrants
Case Law
Writing a Warrant
Hacker Case
Prodigy Service Warrant
Credit Card Warrant
Search Warrant Samples
Conclusion
Glossary
Index
Computer Search Warrant Team
Case Supervisor
Interview Team
Sketch and Photo Team
Physical Search Team
Security and Arrest Team
Technical Evidence Seizure and Logging Team
Computer-Related Evidence
Types of Computer-Related Evidence
Where Computer-Related Evidence May be Found
Finding Computer Evidence
Examine the Evidence for Criminal Content
Cautions and Considerations
Legal Requirements
Storage of Seized Evidence
Investigative Tool Box
Software
Hardware
Other Useful Stuff
Crime Scene Investigation
Evaluate the Scene in Advance
Set Up Search Teams
Establish a Plan of Attack
Prepare the Search Warrant
Execute the Warrant
Secure the Scene
Teams Perform their Functions
Completing the Search
Making a Boot Disk
What is a Boot Disk?
The POST Test
The Boot Process
What if there is a CMOS Boot Password?
So, How Do I Make One?
What Problems Might I Encounter?
Simple Overview of Seizing a Computer
Evidence Evaluation and Analysis
Forms of Evidence
Analysis Tools
Analysis Procedures using PROFILE.BAT
Other Analysis Procedures
Chronological Search Form
Investigating Floppies
Common File Extensions
Passwords and Encryption
What is a Password?
What is Encryption?
What is the Difference Between Passwords and Encryption?
What are Common Uses of Passwords?
Where Do You Get a Password?
How Do You Break or Bypass a Password or Encryption?
How Do You Break or Bypass Encryption?
PGP
What is a Common Use of Encryption?
Sources of Programs and Information
Investigating Bulletin Boards
Where Do I Start?
Initiating the Investigation
Tips to Avoid Traps, Snares, and Pitfalls
"Elite" Acronyms
Networks
Network Ups and Downs
Network Parts and Pieces
Types of Networks
Physical Connections
Operating Systems
So What Does this All Mean?
The Bottom Line
Ideal Investigative Computer Systems
Desktop
Portable
Tools
Computer Chart
Media
Cables
Bags
Software
Court Procedures
Expert Witnesses
Pretrial Preparation
Speaking to the Judge and Jury
Terminology to Use in Court
Resumes
Equipment
Search Warrants
Case Law
Writing a Warrant
Hacker Case
Prodigy Service Warrant
Credit Card Warrant
Search Warrant Samples
Conclusion
Glossary
Index
Biography
Franklin Clark, Ken Diliberto
"Investigating Computer Crime will prove a welcome addition to any security department's library."
-Security Management
