Essential reading for launching a career in computer forensics Internet crime is on the rise, catapulting the need for computer forensics specialists. This new edition presents you with a completely updated overview of the basic skills that are required as a computer forensics professional. The author team of technology security veterans introduces the latest software and tools that exist and they review the available certifications in this growing segment of IT that can help take your career to a new level. A variety of real-world practices take you behind the scenes to look at the root causes of security attacks and provides you with a unique perspective as you launch a career in this fast-growing field. Explores the profession of computer forensics, which is more in demand than ever due to the rise of Internet crime Details the ways to conduct a computer forensics investigation Highlights tips and techniques for finding hidden data, capturing images, documenting your case, and presenting evidence in court as an expert witness Walks you through identifying, collecting, and preserving computer evidence Explains how to understand encryption and examine encryption files Computer Forensics JumpStart is the resource you need to launch a career in computer forensics.

Essential reading for launching a career in computerforensicsInternet crime is on the rise, catapulting the need for computerforensics specialists. This new edition presents you with acompletely updated overview of the basic skills that are requiredas a computer forensics professional. The author team of technologysecurity veterans introduces the latest software and tools thatexist and they review the available certifications in this growingsegment of IT that can help take your career to a new level. Avariety of real-world practices take you behind the scenes to lookat the root causes of security attacks and provides you with aunique perspective as you launch a career in this fast-growingfield.* Explores the profession of computer forensics, which is more indemand than ever due to the rise of Internet crime* Details the ways to conduct a computer forensicsinvestigation* Highlights tips and techniques for finding hidden datacapturing images, documenting your case, and presenting evidence incourt as an expert witness* Walks you through identifying, collecting, and preservingcomputer evidence* Explains how to understand encryption and examine encryptionfilesComputer Forensics JumpStart is the resource you need tolaunch a career in computer forensics.

Introduction.Chapter 1 The Need for Computer Forensics.Chapter 2 Preparation--What to Do Before You Start.Chapter 3 Computer Evidence.Chapter 4 Common Tasks.Chapter 5 Capturing the Data Image.Chapter 6 Extracting Information from Data.Chapter 7 Passwords and Encryption.Chapter 8 Common Forensic Tools.Chapter 9 Pulling It All Together.Chapter 10 How to Testify in Court.Appendix A Answers to Review Questions.Appendix B Forensic Resources.Appendix C Forensic Certifications and More.Appendix D Forensic Tools 289Glossary.Index.