Guide to Digital Forensics A Concise and Practical Introduction 1st edition by Joakim Kavrestad ISBN ‎ 3319674498 978-3319674490

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ISBN 10:‎ 3319674498
ISBN 13: 978-3319674490
Author: Joakim Kavrestad

Provides a strong theoretical discussion on forensic concepts and important considerations in a forensic examination

Explains the computer concepts of particular relevance to forensics

Includes a detailed section that describes and discusses important artifacts

Guide to Digital Forensics: A Concise and Practical Introduction 1st Table of contents:

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction to Digital Forensics

• What is Digital Forensics?
• Importance of Digital Evidence
• The Digital Forensics Process
• The Role of the Digital Forensics Investigator
• Legal and Ethical Considerations in Digital Forensics
• Overview of the Tools and Techniques Used in Digital Forensics

Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Digital Evidence

• What is Digital Evidence?
• Types of Digital Evidence
• Sources of Digital Evidence
• Chain of Custody in Digital Forensics
• Data Integrity and Authentication
• Preserving Digital Evidence
• Legal Aspects of Evidence Collection

Chapter 3: Digital Forensics Investigation Process

• Investigation Lifecycle Overview
• Preparation and Planning for the Investigation
• Evidence Collection and Acquisition
• Documentation of Evidence
• Evidence Analysis
• Reporting and Presentation of Findings
• Case Studies and Examples

Chapter 4: Data Acquisition Techniques

• Acquiring Digital Evidence: Overview
• Imaging vs. Cloning Digital Evidence
• Write-Blockers and Ensuring Data Integrity
• Live vs. Dead System Acquisition
• Data Acquisition from Various Devices: PCs, Mobile Devices, and Storage Media
• Specialized Acquisition Techniques (e.g., Memory Dumping, Cloud Forensics)
• Tools for Data Acquisition

Chapter 5: File Systems and Storage Media

• Understanding File Systems: FAT, NTFS, HFS+, EXT, etc.
• The Structure of Digital Storage Devices
• Analysis of Hard Drives and Solid-State Drives (SSDs)
• Understanding Files and File Metadata
• Recovering Deleted Files and Partitions
• Virtual File Systems and Encrypted File Systems

Chapter 6: Data Recovery and File Carving

• Introduction to Data Recovery Techniques
• Recovering Deleted Files and Partitions
• Tools for File Recovery
• File Carving Techniques: Searching for Data Fragments
• Recovering Data from Damaged or Corrupted Media
• Practical Challenges in Data Recovery
• Case Study: Successful Data Recovery

Chapter 7: Analysis of Operating Systems and Applications

• Windows Forensics: Registry, Event Logs, and Other Artifacts
• Linux and Mac OS Forensics: Key Differences
• File and Folder Analysis
• Investigating User Activity and Behavior
• Application Logs and Artifacts
• Analyzing Installed Applications and User Files
• Mobile Device OS Forensics (iOS, Android)

Chapter 8: Mobile Device Forensics

• Overview of Mobile Device Forensics
• Mobile Operating Systems and Their Characteristics
• Data Acquisition from Mobile Devices
• Extracting Data from Mobile Devices (Phones, Tablets, etc.)
• Analyzing Call Logs, SMS, Contacts, and App Data
• GPS and Location Data in Mobile Forensics
• Legal Considerations in Mobile Device Forensics

Chapter 9: Network Forensics

• What is Network Forensics?
• Capturing and Analyzing Network Traffic
• Understanding Network Protocols and Logs
• Analyzing Traffic for Evidence of Criminal Activity
• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Logs
• Network Forensics Tools and Techniques
• Case Study: Investigating Network Intrusions

Chapter 10: Cloud Forensics

• Introduction to Cloud Computing
• Challenges in Cloud Forensics
• Cloud Service Models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
• Investigating Cloud-Based Data and Services
• Data Collection from Cloud Providers
• Legal and Jurisdictional Issues in Cloud Forensics
• Tools and Techniques for Cloud Data Forensics

Chapter 11: Encryption and Decryption

• Introduction to Encryption in Digital Forensics
• Types of Encryption Algorithms
• Challenges in Decrypting Encrypted Data
• Legal Issues with Encrypted Evidence
• Forensic Tools for Decrypting Files
• Case Study: Handling Encrypted Evidence

Chapter 12: Malware and Cybercrime Investigations

• Introduction to Malware and Cybercrime
• Types of Malware: Viruses, Trojans, Ransomware, etc.
• Investigating Malware Infections
• Tracing Cybercriminals: Investigating IP Addresses, Logs, and Digital Footprints
• Using Forensics in Cybercrime Investigations
• Case Study: Investigating a Cybercrime Incident

Chapter 13: Reporting and Presenting Digital Evidence

• The Importance of Reporting in Digital Forensics
• Writing a Forensic Report
• Presenting Digital Evidence in Court
• Expert Witness Testimony
• Best Practices for Documentation and Reporting
• Tools for Reporting and Evidence Presentation

Chapter 14: Future Trends in Digital Forensics

• Emerging Technologies and Digital Forensics
• The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Advancements in Mobile and Cloud Forensics
• The Growing Importance of IoT Forensics
• Privacy and Data Protection Challenges
• The Future of Digital Forensics: Opportunities and Threats

Appendices

• Appendix A: Glossary of Digital Forensics Terms
• Appendix B: Tools and Resources for Digital Forensics
• Appendix C: Further Reading and Learning Resources

Index

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