Cyber Crime Investigations: Bridging the Gaps Between Security Professionals, Law Enforcement, and Prosecutors
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contentsxi
- Chapter 1. The Problem at Hand1
- Introduction2
- The Gaps in Cyber Crime Law4
- Unveiling the Myths Behind Cyber Crime7
- Prioritizing Evidence11
- Setting the Bar Too High13
- Summary17
- Works Referenced17
- Solutions Fast Track19
- Frequently Asked Questions20
- Chapter 2. Computer CrimeŽ Discussed23
- Introduction24
- Examining Computer CrimeŽ Definitions24
- Dissecting Computer CrimeŽ33
- Using Clear Language to Bridge the Gaps38
- Summary42
- Works Referenced43
- Solutions Fast Track44
- Frequently Asked Questions46
- Chapter 3. Preparing for Prosecution and Testifying49
- Introduction50
- Common Misconceptions51
- Chain of Custody56
- Keys to Effective Testimony58
- Differences between Civil and Criminal Cases64
- Summary65
- Solutions Fast Track65
- Frequently Asked Questions67
- Chapter 4. Cyber Investigative Roles69
- Introduction70
- Understanding Your Role as a Cyber Crime Investigator72
- The Role of Law Enforcement Officers79
- The Role of the Prosecuting Attorney82
- Summary85
- Solutions Fast Track85
- Frequently Asked Questions87
- Works Referenced88
- Chapter 5. Incident Response: Live Forensics and Investigations89
- Introduction90
- Postmortmem versus Live Forensics90
- Today’s Live Methods99
- Case Study: Live versus Postmortem101
- Computer Analysis for the Hacker Defender Program104
- Network Analysis105
- Summary106
- Special Thanks106
- References106
- Solutions Fast Track107
- Frequently Asked Questions109
- Chapter 6. Legal Issues of Intercepting WiFi Transmissions111
- Introduction112
- WiFi Technology112
- Understanding WiFi RF117
- Scanning RF118
- Eavesdropping on WiFi120
- Fourth Amendment Expectation of Privacy in WLANs125
- Summary126
- Works Cited128
- Solutions Fast Track128
- Frequently Asked Questions130
- Chapter 7. Seizure of Digital Information133
- Introduction134
- Defining Digital Evidence137
- Digital Evidence Seizure Methodology141
- Factors Limiting the Wholesale Seizure of Hardware149
- Other Options for Seizing Digital Evidence159
- Common Threads within Digital Evidence Seizure177
- Determining the Most Appropriate Seizure Method180
- Summary183
- Works Cited186
- Solutions Fast Track189
- Frequently Asked Questions191
- Chapter 8. Conducting Cyber Investigations193
- Introduction194
- Demystifying Computer/Cyber Crime194
- Understanding IP Addresses198
- The Explosion of Networking202
- The Explosion of Wireless Networks206
- Interpersonal Communication211
- Summary215
- Solutions Fast Track215
- Frequently Asked Questions217
- Chapter 9. Digital Forensics and Analyzing Data219
- Introduction220
- The Evolution of Computer Forensics220
- Phases of Digital Forensics222
- Summary257
- References257
- Solutions Fast Track258
- Frequently Asked Questions259
- Chapter 10. Cyber Crime Prevention261
- Introduction262
- Ways to Prevent Cyber Crime Targeted at You263
- Ways to Prevent Cyber Crime Targeted at the Family268
- Ways to Prevent Cyber Crime Targeted at Personal Property272
- Ways to Prevent Cyber Crime Targeted at a Business275
- Ways to Prevent Cyber Crime Targeted at an Organization277
- Ways to Prevent Cyber Crime Targeted at a Government Agency278
- Summary281
- Notes281
- Solutions Fast Track281
- Frequently Asked Questions283
- Appendix A: Legal Principles for Information Security Evaluations285
- Introduction286
- Uncle Sam Wants You: How Your Company’s Information Security Can Affect U.S. National Security (an287
- Legal Standards Relevant to Information Security292
- Do It Right or Bet the Company:Tools to Mitigate Legal Liability302
- What to Cover in Security Evaluation Contracts310
- The First Thing We Doƒ? Why You Want Your Lawyers Involved from Start to Finish330
- Solutions Fast Track339
- Frequently Asked Questions342
- References344
- Appendix B: Investigating Insider Threat Using Enterprise Security Management.351
- What Is ESM?352
- What Is a Chinese Wall?365
- Data Sources369
- Bridging the Chinese Wall: Detection through Convergence388
- Conclusion398
- Index399
Written by a former NYPD cyber cop, this is the only book available that discusses the hard questions cyber crime investigators are asking.
The book begins with the chapter “What is Cyber Crime? This introductory chapter describes the most common challenges faced by cyber investigators today. The following chapters discuss the methodologies behind cyber investigations; and frequently encountered pitfalls. Issues relating to cyber crime definitions, the electronic crime scene, computer forensics, and preparing and presenting a cyber crime investigation in court will be examined. Not only will these topics be generally be discussed and explained for the novice, but the hard questions —the questions that have the power to divide this community— will also be examined in a comprehensive and thoughtful manner.
This book will serve as a foundational text for the cyber crime community to begin to move past current difficulties into its next evolution.
* This book has been written by a retired NYPD cyber cop, who has worked many high-profile computer crime cases
* Discusses the complex relationship between the public and private sector with regards to cyber crime
* Provides essential information for IT security professionals and first responders on maintaining chain of evidence
The book begins with the chapter “What is Cyber Crime? This introductory chapter describes the most common challenges faced by cyber investigators today. The following chapters discuss the methodologies behind cyber investigations; and frequently encountered pitfalls. Issues relating to cyber crime definitions, the electronic crime scene, computer forensics, and preparing and presenting a cyber crime investigation in court will be examined. Not only will these topics be generally be discussed and explained for the novice, but the hard questions —the questions that have the power to divide this community— will also be examined in a comprehensive and thoughtful manner.
This book will serve as a foundational text for the cyber crime community to begin to move past current difficulties into its next evolution.
* This book has been written by a retired NYPD cyber cop, who has worked many high-profile computer crime cases
* Discusses the complex relationship between the public and private sector with regards to cyber crime
* Provides essential information for IT security professionals and first responders on maintaining chain of evidence