Implementing Digital Forensic Readiness, 2nd Edition

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Author

Section I ENABLING DIGITAL FORENSICS

1    Understanding Digital Forensics

Introduction

The Role of Technology in Crime

History of Digital Crime and Forensics

Prologue (1960s–1980s)

Infancy (1980–1995)

Childhood (1995–2005)

Adolescence (2005–2015)

The Future (2015 and Beyond)

Evolutionary Cycle of Digital Forensics

“Ad Hoc” Phase

“Structured” Phase

“Enterprise” Phase

Principles of Digital Forensics

Evidence Exchange

Forensics Soundness

Authenticity and Integrity

Chain of Custody

Types of Forensics Investigations

Legal Aspects

Jurisdiction

Digital Forensics Resources

Summary

2    Investigative Process Methodology

Introduction

Existing Process Models

Digital Forensics Readiness Model

Summary