Digital Evidence and Computer Crime: Forensic Science, Computers and the Internet

by Eoghan Casey

Book Overview

Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Second Edition, is a hands-on resource that aims to educate students and professionals in the law enforcement, forensic science, computer security, and legal communities about digital evidence and computer crime. This textbook explains how computers and networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they can be used as a source of evidence.

In addition to gaining a practical understanding...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0121631044
• ISBN13: 9780121631048
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 690 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.4" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Best computer forensic book available

Sometimes, defense attorneys have it easy: one slip-up by the prosecution and evidence is thrown out. Knowing that, law enforcement goes to great lengths to ensure that evidence is appropriately collected and protected. That works well in the physical world, where law enforcement has many generations' worth of experience. But in the modern world of computers and digital networks, where the simple act of rebooting a computer is enough to wipe out large amounts of evidence, law enforcement clearly needs thorough guidance. Such a resource is here: Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, an excellent book that details the elements of digital crime. Author Eoghan Casey does a superb job of applying forensic science to computers. The information presented here is critical to a diverse audience: law enforcement, attorneys, forensic scientists, and systems administrators, for instance. While cybercrime law is in some ways similar to other aspects of criminal law, it nonetheless has its own language and categories. For instance, jurisdiction is a key element in both the physical and digital realms, but it is a much trickier concept in the latter. Casey develops this topic and many more. Those new to computers and networks need not worry: the book begins with an explanation of how they function. With the basics out of the way, Casey details how computers can be used in crime and how the evidence created from these activities can be used for later analysis....The accompanying CD-ROM contains simulated cases that integrate many of the topics covered in the text. In all, the book and CD are an excellent introduction to an increasingly important area of law enforcement.

University Text Book

This text was used for the digital evidence and computer crime class that I just completed. The book is clear and easy to understand. It goes into detail only when needed. I was concerned that this information would quickly become out of date, but the ideas presented are current and provide a solid background for understanding any newer technologies that come down the road. I usually sell my books after the semester ends, but I have decided to keep this one.

Great Primer - foundational

The author gives basic understanding for everyone. The law enforcement professional will find it rudimentary on issues of edvidence seizure and chain of custody, but then he gives some insight into the technical aspects (the OSI and so forth) which is probably new material. Then for the technical professional, the opposite is true. Not for the more experience InfoSec/forensic professional. But an outstanding introduction for those wishing to get into the practice - in the Atlanta ISSA, we use this as our primer training text book.

Recommended for law enforcement people

This isn't a novel. It isn't an easy read. It IS a good resource for learning about forensic analysis of computer systems. Topics like search and seizure, logging and others will be quite useful to the professional investigator.Note: this is not a book aimed at network security personnel. You need to know something about law and about investigations to get the most out of it.

I Highly Recommend This Book !

You don't have to be a computer expert or forensic scientist to understand this text. I found it to be very through, yet easily to follow and understand with great examples. This one is a must for anyone just beginning to explore foresenic digital evidence !