Title from digital title page (viewed on June 10, 2011).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Part 1. Digital Forensics -- Chapter 1. Foundations of Digital Forensics -- Chapter 2. Language of Computer Crime Investigation -- Chapter 3. Digital Evidence in the Courtroom -- Chapter 4. Cybercrime Law: A United States Perspective -- Chapter 5. Cybercrime Law: A European Perspective -- Part 2. Digital Investigations -- Chapter 6. Conducting Digital Investigations -- Chapter 7. Handling a Digital Crime Scene -- Chapter 8. Investigative Reconstruction with Digital Evidence -- Chapter 9. Modus Operandi, Motive, and Technology -- Part 3. Apprehending Offenders -- Chapter 10. Violent Crime and Digital Evidence -- Chapter 11. Digital Evidence as Alibi -- Chapter 12. Sex Offenders on the Internet -- Chapter 13. Computer Intrusions -- Chapter 14. Cyberstalking -- Part 4. Computers -- Chapter 15. Computer Basics for Digital Investigators -- Chapter 16. Applying Forensic Science to Computers -- Chapter 17. Digital Evidence on Windows Systems -- Chapter 18. Digital Evidence on UNIX Systems -- Chapter 19. Digital Evidence on Macintosh Systems -- Chapter 20. Digital Evidence on Mobile Devices -- Part 5. Network Forensics -- Chapter 21. Network Basics for Digital Investigators -- Chapter 22. Applying Forensic Science to Networks -- Chapter 23. Digital Evidence on the Internet -- Chapter 24. Digital Evidence on Physical and Data-Link Layers -- Chapter 25. Digital Evidence at the Network and Transport Layers -- Case Index -- Name Index -- Subject Index.

Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Third Edition, provides the knowledge necessary to uncover and use digital evidence effectively in any kind of investigation. It offers a thorough explanation of how computer networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they can be used as a source of evidence. In particular, it addresses the abuse of computer networks as well as privacy and security issues on computer networks. This updated edition is organized into five parts. Part 1 is about digital forensics and covers topics ranging from the use of digital evidence in the courtroom to cybercrime law. Part 2 explores topics such as how digital investigations are conducted, handling a digital crime scene, and investigative reconstruction with digital evidence. Part 3 deals with apprehending offenders, whereas Part 4 focuses on the use of computers in digital investigation. The book concludes with Part 5, which includes the application of forensic science to networks. New to this edition are updated information on dedicated to networked Windows, Unix, and Macintosh computers, as well as Personal Digital Assistants; coverage of developments in related technology and tools; updated language for search warrant and coverage of legal developments in the US impacting computer forensics; and discussion of legislation from other countries to provide international scope. There are detailed case examples that demonstrate key concepts and give students a practical/applied understanding of the topics, along with ancillary materials that include an Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides. This book will prove valuable to computer forensic students and professionals, lawyers, law enforcement, and government agencies (IRS, FBI, CIA, CCIPS, etc.). Named The 2011 Best Digital Forensics Book by InfoSec Reviews Provides a thorough explanation of how computers & networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they can be used as evidence Features coverage of the abuse of computer networks and privacy and security issues on computer networks.