Computer and Intrusion Forensics (Artech House Computer Security Series) - Hardcover

Mohay, George

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1580533698 ISBN 13: 9781580533690

Publisher: Artech House, 2003

Synopsis

A comprehensive and broad introduction to computer and intrusion forensics, this practical book helps you master the tools, techniques and underlying concepts you need to know, covering the areas of law enforcement, national security and the private sector. The book presents case studies from around the world, and treats key emerging areas such as stegoforensics, image identification, authorship categorization, link discovery and data mining. You also learn the principles and processes for effectively handling evidence from digital sources and law enforcement considerations in dealing with computer-related crimes, as well as how the effectiveness of computer forensics procedures may be influenced by organizational security policy The book opens with a comprehensive introduction to computer and intrusion forensics and relates them to computer security in general and computer network security. It details the current practice of computer forensics and its role in combating computer crime, and examines the relationship between intrusion detection and intrusion forensics. What's more, the book explores the most important new areas for future research in computer forensics. This leading-edge resource is an indispensable reference for working professionals and post-graduate students alike.

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Synopsis

A comprehensive and broad introduction to computer and intrusion forensics, this practical work is designed to help you master the tools, techniques and underlying concepts you need to know, covering the areas of law enforcement, national security and the private sector. The text presents case studies from around the world, and treats key emerging areas such as stegoforensics, image identification, authorship categorization, link discovery and data mining. It also covers the principles and processes for handling evidence from digital sources effectively and law enforcement considerations in dealing with computer-related crimes, as well as how the effectiveness of computer forensics procedures may be influenced by organizational security policy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Artech House
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580533698
• ISBN 13: 9781580533690
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416