Computer Forensics JumpStart, 2nd Edition

Essential reading for launching a career in computer forensics

Internet crime is on the rise, catapulting the need for computer forensics specialists. This new edition presents you with a completely updated overview of the basic skills that are required as a computer forensics professional. The author team of technology security veterans introduces the latest software and tools that exist and they review the available certifications in this growing segment of IT that can help take your career to a new level. A variety of real-world practices take you behind the scenes to look at the root causes of security attacks and provides you with a unique perspective as you launch a career in this fast-growing field.
* Explores the profession of computer forensics, which is more in demand than ever due to the rise of Internet crime
* Details the ways to conduct a computer forensics investigation
* Highlights tips and techniques for finding hidden data, capturing images, documenting your case, and presenting evidence in court as an expert witness
* Walks you through identifying, collecting, and preserving computer evidence
* Explains how to understand encryption and examine encryption files

Computer Forensics JumpStart is the resource you need to launch a career in computer forensics.

Due to the continuing rise of criminal conduct with technology, computer forensics is a rapidly growing discipline and one of the fastest growing segments of IT. If you are considering a career in this hot field, Computer Forensics JumpStart is for you. The second edition of an in-depth introduction to computer forensics, this major update covers the latest tools and practices as well as available certifications that can help you to launch a new career. Written by a team computer forensics experts, coverage includes: Conducting a computer forensics investigation Examining the layout of a network Finding hidden data Capturing images Identifying, collecting, and preserving computer evidence Understanding encryption and examining encrypted files Documenting your case Evaluating common computer forensic tools Presenting computer evidence in court as an expert witness

Essential reading for launching a career in computer forensics Internet crime is on the rise, catapulting the need for computer forensics specialists. This new edition presents you with a completely updated overview of the basic skills that are required as a computer forensics professional. The author team of technology security veterans introduces the latest software and tools that exist and they review the available certifications in this growing segment of IT that can help take your career to a new level. A variety of real-world practices take you behind the scenes to look at the root causes of security attacks and provides you with a unique perspective as you launch a career in this fast-growing field. Explores the profession of computer forensics, which is more in demand than ever due to the rise of Internet crime Details the ways to conduct a computer forensics investigation Highlights tips and techniques for finding hidden data, capturing images, documenting your case, and presenting evidence in court as an expert witness Walks you through identifying, collecting, and preserving computer evidence Explains how to understand encryption and examine encryption files Computer Forensics JumpStart is the resource you need to launch a career in computer forensics.