Cyber Crime Investigator's Field Guide, Second Edition

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 296 pages
• Published by: AUERBACH
• Edition: 2nd Edition July 15, 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0849327687
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0849327681
• Book Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description
Many great hardware and software products exist to protect our data communications sytems, but security threats dictate that they must be further enhanced. Many laws implemented during the past 15 years have provided law enforcement with more teeth to take a bite out of cyber crime, but there is still a need for individuals who know how to investigate computer network security incidents. Organizations demand experts with both investigative talents and a technical knowledge of how cyberspace really works. Cyber Crime Investigator's Field Guide, Second Edition provides the investigative framework that requirements to be followed, along with information about how cyberspace works and the tools that reveal the who, what, when, where, why, and how in the investigation of cyber crime. This volume offers a valuable Q&A by subject area, an extensive overview of recommended reference materials, and a detailed case study. Appendices highlight attack signatures, UNIX/Linux commands, Cisco PIX commands, port numbers targeted by trojan horses, and more.

Reader Reviews
I have over 100 books in my library dealing with information security, communication systems design, criminal investigations, penetration testing (hacking), and computer crime investigation (cyber forensics) but this book leads the pack. I've actually purchased several for my friends who work in cyber forensics at the local/state/federal levels in law enforcement and those who work in corporate America. This book is soooo good because it covers what REALLY happens out in the field during a computer crime investigation (including entire chapters on what to bring, how to plan, who to work with, etc). Also included are entire chapters dedicated to various tools and step by step instructions on how to use them. I've done my research and Bruce Middleton (the author) has been in the computer crime field for decades working forensics investigations before it was even called forensics. He began is investigative work with computers back in the early 70's with NSA and DoD. Today he is still an outstanding writer, speaker and investigator in the forensics world, working with corporations, government agencies, law enforcement, and our military. This book is hard hitting and really tells it like it is. Great for both novices and those with experience.