Digital Archaeology: The Art and Science of Digital Forensics, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (August 16, 2013) © 2014

  • Michael W Graves
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Title overview

The rapid proliferation of cyber crime is increasing the demand for digital forensics experts in both law enforcement and in the private sector. In Digital Archaeology, expert practitioner Michael Graves has written the most thorough, realistic, and up-to-date guide to the principles and techniques of modern digital forensics.

Graves begins by providing a solid understanding of the legal underpinnings of and critical laws affecting computer forensics, including key principles of evidence and case law. Next, he explains how to systematically and thoroughly investigate computer systems to unearth crimes or other misbehaviour, and back it up with evidence that will stand up in court.

Drawing on the analogy of archaeological research, Graves explains each key tool and method investigators use to reliably uncover hidden information in digital systems. His detailed demonstrations often include the actual syntax of command-line utilities. Along the way, he presents exclusive coverage of facilities management, a full chapter on the crucial topic of first response to a digital crime scene, and up-to-the-minute coverage of investigating evidence in the cloud.

Graves concludes by presenting coverage of important professional and business issues associated with building a career in digital forensics, including current licensing and certification requirements.

Topics Covered Include
  • Acquiring and analysing data in ways consistent with forensic procedure
  • Recovering and examining e-mail, Web, and networking activity
  • Investigating users’ behavior on mobile devices
  • Overcoming anti-forensics measures that seek to prevent data capture and analysis
  • Performing comprehensive electronic discovery in connection with lawsuits
  • Effectively managing cases and documenting the evidence you find
  • Planning and building your career in digital forensics

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Table of contents

  • Chapter 1: The Anatomy of a Digital Investigation
  • Chapter 2: Laws Affecting Forensic Investigations
  • Chapter 3: Search Warrants and Subpoenas 
  • Chapter 4: Legislated Privacy Concerns
  • Chapter 5: The Admissibility of Evidence
  • Chapter 6: First Response and the Digital Investigator
  • Chapter 7: Data Acquisition
  • Chapter 8: Finding Lost Files 
  • Chapter 9: Document Analysis
  • Chapter 10: E-mail Forensics
  • Chapter 11: Web Forensics
  • Chapter 12: Searching the Network
  • Chapter 13: Excavating a Cloud
  • Chapter 14: Mobile Device Forensics
  • Chapter 15: Fighting Antiforensics
  • Chapter 16: Litigation and Electronic Discovery
  • Chapter 17: Case Management and Report Writing
  • Chapter 18: Tools of the Digital Investigator
  • Chapter 19: Building a Forensic Workstation
  • Chapter 20: Licensing and Certification
  • Chapter 21: The Business of Digital Forensics
  • Appendix A: Chapter Review Answers
  • Appendix B: Sample Forms 
  • Glossary 
  • Index
     

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