Forensic computer science deals with the preservation and processing of computer evidence. Forensics is basically applying science to the evidentiary process. In the case of computer evidence, the ...

As an IT professional and working network administrator, you may find yourself called upon to testify as a victim or a witness (i.e., a representative of a company whose network is victimized) in a ...

From getting started to in-depth discovery, a complete library for anyone dealing with forensics: With the ever increasing rate of computer-related crimes, more and more professionals are finding ...

CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq -- Shaded by an awning from the scorching afternoon sun, the first class of seasoned Iraqi police officers graduated from a 40-hour course on basic forensics offered by the new ...

The investigation of a computer system believed to be compromised by cybercrime. Also called "digital forensics," it is used to examine a computer that may harbor incriminating data in non-cybercrime ...

Digital forensics, sometimes called computer forensics, is the application of scientific investigatory techniques to digital crimes and attacks. It is a crucial aspect of law and business in the ...

In previous articles, I’ve discussed log management and incident response in the age of compliance. It’s time to cover a separate topic that has connections to both log analysis and incident ...

The recent battle between St. Paul’s Pioneer Press and the Minneapolis Star Tribune is a prime example of how important computer forensics have become in civil litigation. In March 2007, shortly after ...