Investigating Computer-Related Crime

Book Details

• Author: Peter Stephenson

• Publisher: Routledge

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 404

• Release Date: 05-06-2013

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9780849319730

• Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.0 inches

• Illustrations: 7 black & white illustrations, 4 black & white images

About The Book
Investigating Computer-Related Crime: Second Edition provides a comprehensive update on the ever-evolving field of cybercrime investigation. Over the past decade, as digital technologies have advanced, new opportunities and methods for cybercrime have emerged, making it crucial to understand how to approach and investigate these crimes.

This second edition incorporates fresh research, updated practices, and the latest technologies to offer an in-depth analysis of the digital investigation process. The book covers topics such as malware, digital forensics, and the concept of system glitches vs. cybercrime, along with the politics and decision-making involved in an investigation.

Key sections include:

• A framework for conducting a digital investigation, including evidence collection, preservation, and management

• Handling cybercrime scene assessment, cyberstalking, and understanding how to prepare for cybercrime before it happens

• Detailed discussions on the tools used in digital forensics and investigations, emphasizing the importance of following the cyber trail

• End-to-end digital investigation techniques, from the start of the investigation to the final critique of the process

• Real-world examples and discussion questions that encourage further exploration into the world of cybercrime and digital investigations

This edition places a heightened focus on the increasing threats of cyberstalking and the updated tools used by forensic examiners, giving readers the knowledge and skills to better tackle computer-related crimes.

About The Author
Dr. Peter Stephenson is a renowned cyber criminologist, digital investigator, and forensic scientist with extensive experience in the field of information security and digital forensics. He teaches at Norwich University and has contributed to numerous books and articles in his field. Dr. Stephenson is a Fellow of the Institute for Communications, Arbitration, and Forensics in the UK, and holds various professional certifications, including CISSP, CISM, and FICAF.

Keith Gilbert is a senior information security specialist with expertise in digital forensic analysis and incident handling. He holds a BS and MS in information assurance and has worked in both public and private sectors.