Digital Forensics Explained

Digital Forensics Explained, 2nd edition, covers the full life cycle of conducting a mobile and computer digital forensic examinations including planning and performing an investigation as well as report writing and testifying. Case reviews in corporate, civil and criminal situations are described from both prosecution and defence perspectives. The book draws from years of experience in local, state, federal and international environments and highlights the challenges presented from deficient cyber security practices. Topics include the importance of following the scientific method and verification, legal and ethical issues, planning an investigation including tools and techniques, incident response, case project management and authorization, social media and Internet, cloud, anti-forensics, link and visual analysis, and psychological considerations. The book would be aimed at the academic environment, law enforcement, those in the legal profession and those working in the cyber security field. Case reviews include cyber security breaches, working through anti-forensic challenges, child exploitation and social media investigations._