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System Forensics, Investigation, and Response

Author(s): John R. Vacca
K Rudolph
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763791346
  • Paperback    339 pages      © 2011
Price: International Sales $89.95 US List
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PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES!

Computer crimes call for forensics specialists, people who know how to find and follow the evidence. System Forensics, Investigation, and Response begins by examining the fundamentals of system forensics, such as what forensics is, the role of computer forensics specialists, computer forensic evidence, and application of forensic analysis skills. It also gives an overview of computer crimes, forensic methods, and laboratories.  It then addresses the tools, techniques, and methods used to perform computer forensics and investigation. Finally, it explores emerging technologies as well as future directions of this interesting and cutting-edge field.

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About the Series
This book is part of the  Information Systems Security and Assurance Series from Jones and Bartlett Learning. Designed for courses and curriculums in IT Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, and Information Systems Security, this series features a comprehensive, consistent treatment of the most current thinking and trends in this critical subject area. These titles deliver fundamental information-security principles packed with real-world applications and examples.  Authored by Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSPs),  they deliver comprehensive information on all aspects of information security. Reviewed word for word by leading technical experts in the field, these books are not just current, but forward-thinking—putting you in the position to solve the cybersecurity challenges not just of today, but of tomorrow, as well.  



 

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  • Examines the fundamentals of system forensics
  • Discusses computer crimes and forensic methods
  • Written in an accessible and engaging style
  • Incorporates real-world examples

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Part  1  The System Forensics Landscape
  Chapter  1  System Forensics Fundamentals
  Chapter  2  Overview of Computer Crime
  Chapter  3  Challenges of System Forensics
  Chapter  4  Forensics Methods and Labs
Part  2  Technical Overview: System Forensics Tools, Techniques, and Methods
  Chapter  5  System Forensics Technologies
  Chapter  6  Controlling a Forensic Investigation
  Chapter  7  Collecting, Seizing, and Protecting Evidence
  Chapter  8  Investigating Information-Hiding Techniques
  Chapter  9  Recovering Data
  Chapter  10  Investigating and Scrutinizing E-mail
  Chapter  11  Performing Network and Internet Analysis
  Chapter  12  Searching Memory in Real Time with Live Systems Forensics
Part  3  Emerging Technologies, Future Direction, and Resources
  Chapter  13  Incident/Intrusion Response
  Chapter  14  Future Directions
  Chapter  15  Resources
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John R. Vacca

 

John Vacca is an information technology consultant and internationally known best-selling author based in Pomeroy, Ohio. Since 1982, John has authored 62 books and more than 600 articles in the areas of advanced storage, computer security, and aerospace technology. John was also a configuration management specialist, computer specialist, and the computer security official (CSO) for NASA's space station program (Freedom) and the International Space Station Program from 1988 until his retirement from NASA in 1995. In addition, John is also an independent online book reviewer. Finally, John was also one of the security consultants for the MGM movie, "AntiTrust," which was released in 2001. A detailed copy of his author bio can be viewed at: http://www.johnvacca.com.

K Rudolph

K Rudolph (CISSP) has given numerous presentations and taught courses on computer security during her career. She’s been a speaker on security awareness at events held by the Internal Revenue Service, Defense Logistics Agency, Census Bureau, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and more. Ms. Rudolph has also been the primary author of a chapter on security awareness in the Computer Security Handbook, Vol. 5 as well as for the Handbook of Information Security. The Federal Information Systems Security Educators’ Association named her its Security Educator of the Year in 2006.

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  • An ideal textbook for academic Criminology courses, each individual chapter concludes with a 'chapter summary', key concepts and terms, and a 'chapter assessment'. Enhanced with a Standard Acronyms, a Glossary, extensive References, and a comprehensive Index, "System Forensics, Investigation, And Response" is an indispensable and valued addition to professional and academic library Criminology Studies instructional reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

    Jim Cox
    Midwest Book Review

  • This work, part of the publisher's Information Systems Security and Assurance Series, by Vacca, an IT consultant and prolific author, and Rudolph, an information systems security professional, is an engaging, detailed introduction to the process and practices of forensic investigation. For anyone with a fundamental understanding of information security and cybercrime, it provides an excellent discussion of how evidence of such crimes can be detected and collected. Chapters range from introducing the foundations of computer forensics to conducting and managing an investigation, and the expected direction of the field for improving investigations. This book specializes in cataloging the types of attacks that can occur, and the current methods to detect them, along with the evidence allowed in prosecuting the crime. In addition, the authors demonstrate the use of available tools and include example scripts and commands that can be run on a machine or a network under investigation to reveal possible cybercriminal activity. This work is a great complement to any security library and a good resource to bridge the gap between computersecurity and criminal justice.

    - T.D. Richardson
    South University

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Written for IT students and professionals looking to gain knowledge of system forensics and information systems security.

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