1st Edition

Wireless Crime and Forensic Investigation

By Gregory Kipper Copyright 2007
    280 Pages 67 B/W Illustrations
    by Auerbach Publications

    280 Pages 67 B/W Illustrations
    by Auerbach Publications

    Security is always a concern with any new technology. When we think security we typically think of stopping an attacker from breaking in or gaining access. However, based on the broad reach of wireless, stopping someone from passively listening is just as critical. Intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and forensics are just a few of the key areas that must be understood and applied to proactively solve the wireless problem.

    From short text messaging to war driving, Wireless Crime and Forensic Investigation explores all aspects of wireless technology, how it is used in daily life, and how it will be used in the future. The book provides a one-stop resource on the types of wireless crimes that are being committed and forensic investigation techniques for wireless devices and wireless networks. The author's straightforward and easy to read style seamlessly integrates the topics of wireless security and computer forensics. He provides a solid understanding of modern wireless technologies, wireless security techniques and wireless crime techniques, as well as conducting forensic analysis on wireless devices and networks. Each chapter, while part of a greater whole, can stand on its own, making researching wireless technologies, security, crime, or forensics easy.

    With a problem space as big and complex as wireless, proactive measures must be put in place, and put in place immediately. To protect your organization, you need to be well versed in the new technology sooner rather than later. You can pay now or you can pay later. Later always costs more. This book not only has all the information required to become proficient in wireless technology, but also provides the information required for conducting a forensic analysis in a wireless environment.

    OVERVIEW OF WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES AND SECURITY
    A Brief History of Wireless
    The Benefits of Modern Wireless Technology
    The New Risks Created by Wireless Technology
    Overview of Modern Wireless Technology
    Bibliography

    WIRELESS THREATS, VULNERABILITIES, AND SECURITY
    Introduction
    Wireless LANs
    Personal Digital Assistants
    Cell Phones
    Other Threats and Vulnerabilities
    Bibliography

    WIRELESS CRIME FIGHTING
    Wireless Crime Prevention Techniques
    E911
    Police Use of Wireless Devices
    Personal Security and RFID
    Virtual Prisons
    Wireless Honeypots
    Bibliography

    DIGITAL FORENSIC PRINCIPLES AND WIRELESS FORENSICS
    CyberCrime and Forensic Principles
    802.11 Forensics
    PDA Forensics
    Legal Issues
    Bibliography

    THE WIRELESS FUTURE
    Introduction
    New Twists
    Pervasive Computing and Cultural Shifts
    Wireless Shifts and Trends
    New Functionalities for Wireless Devices
    The Home Element
    Relationships, Virtual Communities, and Beyond
    City-Sized HotSpots
    Security and Privacy: RFID Passports
    Entertainment and Travel
    Agriculture
    HealthCare
    Disaster Recovery
    Education
    Military
    Conclusion
    Bibliography

    GLOSSARY

    APPENDICES

    Biography

    Gregory Kipper