{"product_id":"computer-forensics-isbn-9780471789321","title":"Computer Forensics","description":"Would your company be prepared in the event of:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Computer-driven espionage\u003cbr\u003e * A devastating virus attack\u003cbr\u003e * A hacker's unauthorized access\u003cbr\u003e * A breach of data security?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As the sophistication of computer technology has grown, so has the rate of computer-related criminal activity. Subsequently, American corporations now lose billions of dollars a year to hacking, identity theft, and other computer attacks. More than ever, businesses and professionals responsible for the critical data of countless customers and employees need to anticipate and safeguard against computer intruders and attacks.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The first book to successfully speak to the nontechnical professional in the fields of business and law on the topic of computer crime, Computer Forensics: An Essential Guide for Accountants, Lawyers, and Managers provides valuable advice on the hidden difficulties that can blindside companies and result in damaging costs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Written by industry expert Michael Sheetz, this important book provides readers with an honest look at the computer crimes that can annoy, interrupt--and devastate--a business. Readers are equipped not only with a solid understanding of how computers facilitate fraud and financial crime, but also how computers can be used to investigate, prosecute, and prevent these crimes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If you want to know how to protect your company from computer crimes but have a limited technical background, this book is for you. Get Computer Forensics: An Essential Guide for Accountants, Lawyers, and Managers and get prepared.  \u003cb\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 A Definition of Computer Forensics.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForensic Science.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory of Computer Forensics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorld Wide Web.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHacker Community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Basics of Computer Forensic Concepts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Digital Evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInput.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStorage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Computer Data Is.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutput.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Preservation and Collection of Digital Evidence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRules of Evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreservation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Analysis of Digital Evidence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForensic Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Reporting and Rendering the Opinion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing the Report.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrial Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Computer Attacks.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHackers and Phreakz Oh My.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHackers: Unauthorized Use and Trespassing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless Hacking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMalware.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttacks from the Inside.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Computers as Tools for Evil.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputers and Crime.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentity Theft.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcealment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuction Fraud and Retail Cons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounterfeiting and Forgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProstitution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurities Fraud.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Computer Tools and the Forensic Examination.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssuming Control of the Case.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Case.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating the Evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the \"Live\" System.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting Data from a Dead System.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImaging the Drive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Presenting Digital Evidence in Court.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpert Witnesses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal Requirements of Evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearch and Seizure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \"Two chapters in Sheetz's book - \"Computer Tools and the Forensic Examination\" and \"Computer as Tools for Evil\" - are immensely enjoyable. The book's most important lesson is that digital evidence is fragile and ripe for inadvertent damage if improperly handled during an examination.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Federal Lawyer\u003c\/i\u003e, March\/April 2008)  \u003cp\u003e\"In conclusion, Mr. Sheetz's new book is comprehensible, accessible and a valuable contribution to this increasingly important area of our jurisprudence and justice system.\" (\u003ci\u003eNew York Law Journal,\u003c\/i\u003e May 29, 2007)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is a well-written, useful resource on the topic of computer forensics, enhancing the reader's understanding of computer crime, how it occurs, and what to do about it.\" (\u003ci\u003eLegal Information-Alert\u003c\/i\u003e; 5\/2007)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Solid advice for those without a strong technical background who want to be aware of the threats lurking out there in cyberworld.\"  (\u003ci\u003ePQ Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, November 2007)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eMICHAEL SHEETZ\u003c\/b\u003e, JD, is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Law at American InterContinental University. He has a combined twenty years experience in civilian and military law enforcement with expertise in the area of white collar and high-tech crime investigation. Mr. Sheetz is a former appellate law clerk and graduate of the University of Miami—School of Law.  While the Internet, E-mailcommunication, and corporateintranet have made corporations from the Fortune 500 multinational to the mom-and-pop business more efficient and profitable, it has also made companies more vulnerable to financial fraud, identity theft, and unwanted intrusions. With an increasing number of crimes now committed using computers and computer networks, business professionals need to be well versed in the evidentiary, technical, and legal issues related to digital evidence. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003eA must-have reference for the nontechnical business professional and law enforcement official, Computer Forensics: An Essential Guide for Accountants, Lawyers, and Managers equips readers with an understanding of how computer crime occurs and what to do when it is found and suspected. Industry expert Michael Sheetz skillfully prepares professionals with solid coverage in order to identify, manage, and successfully exploit the computer forensic process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart One introduces readers to the science of computer forensics, providing a thorough understanding of the basic concepts that underpin this science. Part Two examines the role that computers play in the commission of financial crimes, frauds, and corporate espionage, with a look at the world of hacking, identity theft, and other incidents of computer crime. Finally, Part Three explains the role that computers play in uncovering, investigating, and prosecuting financial crimes, with a detailed examination of computer tools and the forensic examination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe History of Computer Forensics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttacks from the Inside\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresenting Digital Evidence in Court\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Hacker: Unauthorized Use and Trespassing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eExceptionally readable while avoiding technical language, this timely book provides professionals and law enforcement officials with little technical background with the methods and tips to enable them to readily recognize, investigate, and prosecute progressively sophisticated computer crimes.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eWould your company be prepared in the event of:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComputer-driven espionage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA devastating virus attack\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA hacker's unauthorized access\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA breach of data security?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the sophistication of computer technology has grown, so has the rate of computer-related criminal activity. Subsequently, American corporations now lose billions of dollars a year to hacking, identity theft, and other computer attacks. More than ever, businesses and professionals responsible for the critical data of countless customers and employees need to anticipate and safeguard against computer intruders and attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first book to successfully speak to the nontechnical professional in the fields of business and law on the topic of computer crime, \u003ci\u003eComputer Forensics: An Essential Guide for Accountants, Lawyers, and Managers\u003c\/i\u003e provides valuable advice on the hidden difficulties that can blindside companies and result in damaging costs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by industry expert Michael Sheetz, this important book provides readers with an honest look at the computer crimes that can annoy, interrupt—and devastate—a business. Readers are equipped not only with a solid understanding of how computers facilitate fraud and financial crime, but also how computers can be used to investigate, prosecute, and prevent these crimes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want to know how to protect your company from computer crimes but have a limited technical background, this book is for you. Get \u003ci\u003eComputer Forensics: An Essential Guide for Accountants, Lawyers, and Managers\u003c\/i\u003e and get prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988968751333,"sku":"NP9780471789321","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471789321.jpg?v=1761782250","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/computer-forensics-isbn-9780471789321","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}