Altheide, Cory.

Digital forensics with open source tools / Cory Altheide, Harlan Carvey. - Burlington, MA : Syngress, c2011. - 264 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Chapter 1: Digital Forensics with Open Source Tools Chapter 2 The Open Source Examination Platform Chapter 3: Disk & File System Analysis Chapter 4 Windows Systems and Artifacts Chapter 5: Linux Systems & Artifacts Chapter 6: Mac OS X Systems & Artifacts Chapter 7: Internet Artifacts Chapter 8: File Analysis Chapter 9: Automating Analysis & Extending Capabilities Appendix A: Free, Non-Open Tools of Note.

Based on the use of open source tools, this book lends itself to many organizations as well as students who do not have means to purchase new tools for different investigations. Well known forensic methods are demonstrated using open-source computer forensic tools (Sleuthkit, Foremost, dcdd, pyag, etc.) for examining a wide range of target systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix, etc.). The digital forensics industry is growing a rapid pace and this book is perfect for someone entering the field that does not have access to corporate tools. Written by world-renowned forensic practitioners Covers open source forensics tools for all major systems: Windows, Mac, and Linux Uses the most current examination and analysis techniques in the field.

9781597495868 1597495867


Computer crimes--Investigation.
Open source software.
Forensic sciences.


Electronic books.

HV8079.C65 / A474 2011