Investigating Computer-Related Crime : 9780849322181

Written by an experienced information security specialist, Investigating Computer-Related Crime is tailored to the needs of corporate information professionals and investigators. It gives a step-by-step approach to understanding and investigating security problems, and offers the technical information, legal information, and computer forensic techniques you need to preserve the security of your company's information.Investigating Computer-Related Crime discusses the nature of cyber crime, its impact in the 21st century, its investigation and the difficulties encountered by both public law enforcement officials and private investigators. By detailing an investigation and providing helpful case studies, this book offers insights into collecting and preserving evidence, interrogating suspects and witnesses, handling the crime in progress, and issues in involving the authorities. The seasoned author offers valuable, firsthand information on using the forensic utilities for preserving evidence and searching for hidden information, to help you devise solutions to the computer-related crimes that threaten the well-being of your company.

The introduction of the IBM Personal Computer in 1982 fostered a technology
revolution that has changed the way the world does business. Prior to that historic
milestone, several personal computers existed, e.g., Apple, TRS 80, but they were
primarily used by individuals, schools, and small businesses. When computer mainframe
giant, International Business Machines (IBM) entered the personal computer
market in 1982, the event quickly captured the attention of corporations and government
agencies worldwide.