Michael G. Solomon & K Rudolph 
Computer Forensics JumpStart 

Essential reading for launching a career in computer
forensics

Internet crime is on the rise, catapulting the need for computer
forensics specialists. This new edition presents you with a
completely updated overview of the basic skills that are required
as a computer forensics professional. The author team of technology
security veterans introduces the latest software and tools that
exist and they review the available certifications in this growing
segment of IT that can help take your career to a new level. A
variety of real-world practices take you behind the scenes to look
at the root causes of security attacks and provides you with a
unique perspective as you launch a career in this fast-growing
field.

* Explores the profession of computer forensics, which is more in
demand than ever due to the rise of Internet crime

* Details the ways to conduct a computer forensics
investigation

* Highlights tips and techniques for finding hidden data,
capturing images, documenting your case, and presenting evidence in
court as an expert witness

* Walks you through identifying, collecting, and preserving
computer evidence

* Explains how to understand encryption and examine encryption
files

Computer Forensics Jump Start is the resource you need to
launch a career in computer forensics.

Table of Content

Introduction.

Chapter 1 The Need for Computer Forensics.

Chapter 2 Preparation–What to Do Before You Start.

Chapter 3 Computer Evidence.

Chapter 4 Common Tasks.

Chapter 5 Capturing the Data Image.

Chapter 6 Extracting Information from Data.

Chapter 7 Passwords and Encryption.

Chapter 8 Common Forensic Tools.

Chapter 9 Pulling It All Together.

Chapter 10 How to Testify in Court.

Appendix A Answers to Review Questions.

Appendix B Forensic Resources.

Appendix C Forensic Certifications and More.

Appendix D Forensic Tools 289

Glossary.

Index.

About the author

Michael G. Solomon, CISM, CISSP, PMP, GSEC, is a full-time
security speaker, consultant, trainer, and project manager who
specializes in development and assessment security topics. An IT
professional since 1987, he has worked on projects or done training
for more than 60 major companies and organizations, including
Earth Link, Schumacher, Nike, and others.

K Rudolph, CISSP, is founder and President of Native
Intelligence, which provides security training for federal agencies
and commercial firms. She is a featured speaker at national
conferences and a board member of Federal Information Systems
Security Educators’ Association.

Ed Tittel is a 28-year computer industry veteran with
over 130 books to his credit. He writes regularly for sites such as
Inform IT.com and Tech Target.

Neil Broom, CCE, CISSP, CFE, is President and Laboratory
Director of Technical Resource Center, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. He
has more than 15 years of experience providing investigative,
technical, educational, and security services.

Diane Barrett is a forensic trainer for Paraben. Holding
many industry certifications including CISSP, ISSMP, and DCFP, she
has been involved in the IT industry for almost 20 years and has
been active in education, security, and forensics for the past 10
years.