Computer forensics has become an essential tool in the identification of misuse and abuse of systems. Whilst widely utilised within law enforcement, the rate of adoption by organisations has been somewhat slower, with many organisations focusing upon the traditional security countermeasures to prevent an attack from occurring in the first place. Such an approach is certainly essential, but it is also well understood that no system or network is completely secure. Therefore, organisations will inevitably experience a cyberattack. Moreover, traditional countermeasures do little to combat the significant threat that exists from within the organisation. Computer forensics is an invaluable tool for an organisation in understanding the nature of an incident and being able to recreate the crime.

How would your organization cope with a cyber attack? Pinpoint and close vulnerabilities using effective computer forensics! This pocket guide illustrates the technical complexities involved in computer forensics, and shows managers what makes the discipline relevant to their organization. For technical staff, the book offers an invaluable insight into the key processes and procedures that are required.