Computer Forensics For Dummies
When the crime scene is a computer or handheld device, you can uncover a digital evidence trail!Pressing Delete doesn't hide anything! Professional and armchair investigators alike can learn the basics of computer forensics, from digging out electronic evidence to solving the case. You don't need a computer science degree to master e-discovery! Find and filter data in mobile devices, e-mail, and other Web-based technologies.Protect personal privacy — understand how a digital evidence trail is stored, hidden, and recordedDig out evidence — learn how to extract and transfer evidence without contaminating itAnalyze findings — distinguish between the science of forensics and the art of investigation, which requires your intuition and creativityPrepare to crack the case — anticipate legal loopholes and opponents' methodsSucceed in court — prepare yourself to sit on the stand and expertly exhibit evidenceVisit the companion Web site at www.dummies.com/go/computerforensics for links to free trial downloads of the latest computer forensics software, resources, and moreOpen the book and find:Basics of computer forensics and e-discoveryHow to find and filter dataE-mail, Web-based, and mobile forensics informationHow to handle passwords and encrypted dataTips for voicemail, legacy mainframes, and databasesDangers of avoiding best practicesA guide to software, tools, and equipmentHow to work with the courts to win your case