PDA forensic tools
Subtitle: an overview and analysis
By: Rick Ayers, Wayne Jansen
Contributors: Jansen, Wayne A.; National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.)
Series: NISTIR -- 7100; Computer security; NISTIR -- 7100.; NIST special publication
Publisher: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Technology Administration, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Gaithersburg, Md.]
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource]
Number of pages: 59
Subjects: Computer crimes; Investigation; Pocket computers; Access control
Other titles: Personal Digital Assistants forensic tools :
Description: Digital handheld devices, such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), are becoming more affordable and commonplace in the workplace. They provide highly mobile data storage in addition to computational and networking capabilities for managing appointments and contact information, reviewing documents, communicating via electronic mail, and performing other tasks. Individuals can store and process personal and sensitive information independently of a desktop or notebook computer, and optionally synchronize the results at some later time. As digital technology evolves, the capabilities of these devices also continues to improve rapidly, taking advantage of new forms of removable media, faster processors that consume less power, touch screens with higher pixel resolution, and other components designed specifically for mobile devices. When handheld devices are involved in a crime or other incident, forensic examiners require tools that allow the proper retrieval and speedy examination of information present on the device. This report gives an overview of current forensic software, designed for acquisition, analysis, reporting of data discovered on PDAs, and an understanding of their capabilities and limitations.
Notes: Title from page [1] (viewed Mar. 14, 2007).

"August 2004."

Includes bibliographical references.

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