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Computer Forensics JumpStart (Jumpstart (Sybex)) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Michael Solomon, Neil Broom, Diane Barrett
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
List Price: $29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 62221
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 7.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 078214375X
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.8
UPC: 025211443750
EAN: 9780782143751
ASIN: 078214375X
Publication Date: December 10, 2004
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Product Description
Launch Your Career in Computer Forensics—Quickly and Effectively Written by a team of computer forensics experts, Computer Forensics JumpStart provides all the core information you need to launch your career in this fast-growing field: - Conducting a computer forensics investigation
- Examining the layout of a network
- Finding hidden data
- Capturing images
- Identifying, collecting, and preserving computer evidence
- Understanding encryption and examining encrypted files
- Documenting your case
- Evaluating common computer forensic tools
- Presenting computer evidence in court as an expert witness
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| Customer Reviews:
 Used as a textbook February 9, 2008
My Univ is using this as a textbook, and its good so far, even for an experienced computer geek like myself. It is a basic one, but I would say it sets the foundation for advanced training.
 Very Good Introductory Book April 20, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Like the previous reviewer I agree that the book does cover a fair breadth of material but not great detail. But, as a quick search will show, there are several hundred books on the subject. Most of those books are very technical and detailed unlike this book which is a great introduction to an incredibly complex industry. If your interested in getting more information about this field before jumping in this is a must have.
This is an eye opening book!! May 2, 2005
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
The book I chose to review was a book on Computer Forensics. Computer forensics is a very helpful easy to read book on investigative techniques for corporate managers or law enforcement. Unauthorized Internet access for employees could potentially grow into a festering tumor for many employers. This book details how someone with basic computer skills could investigate a workstation to see if anything malicious has been occurring.
The authors do a splendid job of offering real work examples to show the damage of inappropriate access and use by certain individuals. The use of the Internet and emails as a method of destruction is particularly alarming. Criminals and people with a penchant for malice are using emerging and established forms of communication to pervert the original intent of creators. The examples give snap shots into the complexity of the world of 21st century crimes.
The book is does go into detail about fraud on web based commerce. Thing such as ebay and bargain shopping web sites, seem noticeably missed in the context of crimes committed. The interesting example they use is the theft of website design from one website. Criminals could then use such designs to their own professional credit. It proceeds to tell the audience how to retrace the computer footprints to determine if designs were stolen.
It surveys overall Internet issues such as domain name services and email servers. The subject matter is daunting to say in the least, but the authors keep an individual grounded in the fact they are a beginner. It gives the feel of becoming a modern Dick Tracy or Sam Spade. The section also covers encrypted passwords, which are becoming more commonplace due to online commerce.
My main criticism would be the overall simplicity the authors present when entering such a field. It almost smacks of snake oil salesmen bartering cure alls. The work seems admirable but a very vast field, which encompasses everything from the intellectual property rights of web designers to human resource managers keeping tabs on company employees. Other than those points, I would say this is a must read for anyone who plans to enter businesses, which conduct online based exchanges of information or capital. It was a real experience to discover the depth of emerging criminal conduct with technology.
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