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A Practical Guide to Digital Forensics Investigations, 2nd Edition by Darren R. Hayes PDF

As digital crime soars, so does the need for experts who can recover and evaluate evidence for successful prosecution. Now, Dr. Darren Hayes has thoroughly updated his definitive guide to digital forensics investigations, reflecting current best practices for securely seizing, extracting and analysing digital evidence, protecting the integrity of the chain of custody, effectively documenting investigations, and scrupulously adhering to the law, so that your evidence is admissible in court.
Every chapter of this new 2nd edition is revised to reflect newer technologies, the latest challenges, technical solutions, and recent court decisions. Hayes has added detailed coverage of wearable technologies, IoT forensics, 5G communications, vehicle forensics, and mobile app examinations; advances in incident response; and new iPhone and Android device examination techniques. Through practical activities, realistic examples, and fascinating case studies, you'll build hands-on mastery and prepare to succeed in one of todays fastest-growing fields.
LEARN HOW TO'
Understand what digital forensics examiners do, the evidence they work with, and the opportunities available to them
Explore how modern device features affect evidence gathering, and use diverse tools to investigate them
Establish a certified forensics lab and implement best practices for managing and processing evidence
Gather data online to investigate todays complex crimes
Uncover indicators of compromise and master best practices for incident response
Investigate financial fraud with digital evidence
Use digital photographic evidence, including metadata and social media images
Investigate wearable technologies and other Internet of Things devices
Learn new ways to extract a full file system image from many iPhones
Capture extensive data and real-time intelligence from popular apps
Follow strict rules to make evidence admissible, even after recent Supreme Court decisions
Covers all the technical and investigative skills you need to succeed with modern digital forensics
Offers start-to-finish coverage of analyzing information on any modern digital device
Tightly aligns with NSA and other government curricula, and professional certification requirements such as ACE
Even more hands-on activities and realistic case studies designed to illuminate modern digital forensics techniques
Increased focus on mobile forensics, including a full chapter on mobile apps
New coverage of capturing evidence from Internet of Things (IoT) devices
Part of the Pearson IT Cybersecurity Curriculum (ITCC): for all students of digital forensics in any environment

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