John Sammons

The Basics of Digital Forensics

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Produktbeschreibung

The Basics of Digital Forensics, Third Edition provides a foundation for people new to the digital forensics field. This book offers guidance on how to conduct examinations by discussing what digital forensics is, the methodologies used, key tactical concepts, and the tools needed to perform examinations. Details on digital forensics for computers, networks, cell phones, GPS, the cloud and the Internet are discussed. Also, learn how to collect evidence, document the scene, and how deleted data can be recovered. The new Third Edition of this book includes four all-new chapters, additional pedagogical features within each chapter, and an expansive appendix with useful information in an easy-to-use format. The book provides readers with real-world examples and all the key technologies used in digital forensics, as well as coverage of network intrusion response, how hard drives are organized, and electronic discovery. This valuable resource also covers how to incorporate quality assurance into an investigation, how to prioritize evidence items to examine (triage), case processing, and what goes into making an expert witness. New chapters in the Third Edition cover imaging and processing, digital forensic analysis, IoT forensics, as well as documentation and reporting.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier Science
• 3rd edition
• Seitenzahl: 300
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2026
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780443441950
• ISBN-10: 0443441952
• Artikelnr.: 74313328

Autorenporträt

John Sammons is a distinguished scholar and educator in digital forensics, currently serving as a Professor at Marshall University and Associate Director of the Institute for Cyber Security. With a background as a Huntington Police officer, he has been recognized for his investigative work by the U.S. Department of Justice. He is the author and co-author of several notable books, including the acclaimed "The Basics of Digital Forensics," which was nominated for Digital Forensics Book of the Year in 2013. John also contributed to the digital forensics chapter of Douglas Ubelaker's "Forensic Science: Current Issues, Future Directions." In addition to his academic roles, he is the Fusion Center Liaison Officer for the West Virginia Intelligence Fusion Center and founded the Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence, a non-profit focused on research and training in digital evidence. John holds multiple certifications and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the FBI Infragard. Before joining Marshall, he co-founded Second Creek Technologies, a digital forensics firm. He also teaches advanced digital forensics and firearms to graduate students and provides training for legal and law enforcement professionals.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction and Foundations
2. Key Technical Concepts
3. Labs and Tools
4. Collecting Evidence
5 . Imaging and Processing
6. Windows System Artifacts
7. Digital Forensic Analysis
8. Anti-forensics
9. Legal
10. Internet and Email
11. Network Forensics and Incident Response
12. Mobile Device Forensics
13. IoT Forensics
14. Documentation and Reporting
15. Looking Ahead

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Key Technical Concepts
Chapter 3. Labs and Tools
Chapter 4. Collecting Evidence
Chapter 5. Windows System Artifacts
Chapter 6. Anti-Forensics
Chapter 7. Legal
Chapter 8. Internet and Email
Chapter 9. Network Forensics
Chapter 10. Mobile Device Forensics
Chapter 11. Looking Ahead: Challenges and Concerns

Rezensionen

"This book is an excellent introduction and overview of the field of Configuration Systems. It covers the most important developments in the field."--HPCMagazine.com, August 2014

"The book is quite easy to read - the author uses colloquial language and the text flows more like long magazine articles rather than a text book. A nice addition is computer forensic case studies that are peppered throughout the book."--The Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law,Vol. 9, No. 1, 2014