Forensic Computer Investigation

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This paper explores forensic computer investigation, a scientific approach used by computer professionals to discover hidden and lost information from a storage device or media. As the paper explains, this approach is most typically used in criminal investigations. The paper explains the technical, forensic process and presents the legal issues involved in the practice.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Approach to Forensic Investigation
Interviewing and Examining the Evidence
Collection and Protection of the Evidence
Preparing for Analysis
Concluding the Investigation

From the Paper:

"With the advent of information technology, organizations have developed effective systems and methods for information management in order to improve their overall performance and productivity. Considering the highly competitive market environment, organizations realize the fact that information is an extremely important asset and availability of timely and useful information is essential for an organization's long term survival and growth. However, it should also be noted that this information should be kept confidential. Security of information is a growing concern among organizations because transfer of company's private information to its competitors or any other outer source can lead to serious losses and can even brings its survival at stake. It should also be noted that majority of the end users of a computer information system are not fully aware of the complexities of the system. Therefore, an inexpert user of the information system can damage the system by deleting important files or by unintentionally or intentionally crashing the computer. (Vacca & Erbschloe)"

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