Software Forensics

Follow the trail. Catch the perp. From one of the world's foremost investigators of computer viruses comes this comprehensive tutorial on solving cyber crimes and bringing perpetrators to justice. Author Robert M. Slade's "Software Forensics" provides expert instruction in tracking and identifying cybercriminals. A professional security consultant to Fortune 500 companies since 1987, Rob Slade teaches you the tools and methods he uses to find the invisible "DNA" on malicious computer code. The Only Comprehensive Technical Reference on the Tools and Tactics of Cybercrime Investigation and Prosecution There is no better or faster way for programmers, security analysts and consultants, security officers in the enterprise, application developers, lawyers, judges, and anyone else interested in solving cyber crime to get up to speed on forensic programming tools and methods and the nature of cyber evidence. Robert M. Slade's one-of-a-kind "Software Forensics" shows you how to -- * Learn the technical tools available for identifying and tracking virus creators and other programming miscreants * Master the techniques and tactics of cyber crime investigation and prosecution * Analyze source code, machine code, and text strings to track and identify cyber criminals * Overcome attempts to misdirect investigations into cyber evidence * Examine eye-opening case studies from real criminal investigations * Understand enough of the rules of evidence and relevant legal intricacies to make your findings admissible in court * Learn about the hacker, cracker, and phreak communities

Open Source Software for Digital Forensics is the first book dedicated to the use of FLOSS (Free Libre Open Source Software) in computer forensics. It presents the motivations for using FLOSS applications as tools for collection, preservation and analysis of digital evidence in computer and network forensics. It also covers extensively several forensic FLOSS tools, their origins and evolution. Open Source Software for Digital Forensics is based on the OSSCoNF workshop, which was held in Milan, Italy, September 2008 at the World Computing Congress, co-located with OSS 2008. This edited volume is a collection of contributions from researchers and practitioners world wide. Open Source Software for Digital Forensics is designed for advanced level students and researchers in computer science as a secondary text and reference book. Computer programmers, software developers, and digital forensics professionals will also find this book to be a valuable asset.

"This book discusses the forensics of software copyright infringement, highlighting theoretical, functional, and procedural matters in the investigation of copyright infringement of software products, as well as the development of forensic technologies to detect and eliminate software piracy"--

Central to understanding and combating digital crime is the ability to develop new methods for the collection and analysis of electronic evidence. New Technologies for Digital Crime and Forensics: Devices, Applications, and Software provides theories, methods, and studies on digital crime prevention and investigation, which are useful to a broad range of researchers and communities. This field is under constant evolution as the nature of digital crime continues to change and new methods for tracking and preventing digital attacks are developed.

“Intellectual property, software plagiarism, patents, and copyrights are complicated subjects. This book explains the key elements better than anything else I have seen. I highly recommend it to anyone who develops software or needs to protect proprietary software algorithms, and to all attorneys involved with IP litigation.” –Capers Jones, President, Capers Jones & Associates LLC “Intellectual property is an engine of growth for our high tech world and a valuable commodity traded in its own right. Bob Zeidman is a leading authority on software intellectual property, and in this book he shares his expertise with us. The book is comprehensive. It contains clear explanations of many difficult subjects. Business people who study it will learn how to protect their IP. Lawyers will use it to understand the specifics of how software embodies IP. Judges will cite it in their decisions on IP litigation.” –Abraham Sofaer, George P. Shultz Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy and National Security Affairs, Hoover Institution, Stanford University The Definitive Software IP Guide for Developers, Managers, Entrepreneurs, Attorneys, and Consultants In The Software IP Detective’s Handbook, pioneering expert Bob Zeidman–creator of CodeSuite®, the world’s #1 software IP analysis tool–thoroughly covers all technical and legal aspects of IP theft detection. Using his rigorous framework and practical examples, you can accurately determine whether software copying, theft, or infringement has occurred, and fully support your findings in any venue. This book will help you Understand the key concepts that underlie software IP analysis Compare and correlate source code for signs of theft or infringement Uncover signs of copying in object code when source code is inaccessible Track malware and third-party code in applications Use software clean rooms to avoid IP infringement Understand IP issues associated with open source and DMCA Visit www.SAFE-corp.biz to download a free trial version of CodeSuite®, the #1 tool for detecting software copying.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Digital Forensics and Cyber Crime, ICDF2C 2021, held in Singapore in December 2021. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually. The 22 reviewed full papers were selected from 52 submissions and present digital forensic technologies and techniques for a variety of applications in criminal investigations, incident response and information security. The focus of ICDS2C 2021 was on various applications and digital evidence and forensics beyond traditional cybercrime investigations and litigation.

CD and DVD Forensics will take the reader through all facets of handling, examining, and processing CD and DVD evidence for computer forensics. At a time where data forensics is becoming a major part of law enforcement and prosecution in the public sector, and corporate and system security in the private sector, the interest in this subject has just begun to blossom. CD and DVD Forensics is a how to book that will give the reader tools to be able to open CDs and DVDs in an effort to identify evidence of a crime. These tools can be applied in both the public and private sectors. Armed with this information, law enforcement, corporate security, and private investigators will be able to be more effective in their evidence related tasks. To accomplish this the book is divided into four basic parts: (a) CD and DVD physics dealing with the history, construction and technology of CD and DVD media, (b) file systems present on CDs and DVDs and how these are different from that which is found on hard disks, floppy disks and other media, (c) considerations for handling CD and DVD evidence to both recover the maximum amount of information present on a disc and to do so without destroying or altering the disc in any way, and (d) using the InfinaDyne product CD/DVD Inspector to examine discs in detail and collect evidence. This is the first book addressing using the CD/DVD Inspector product in a hands-on manner with a complete step-by-step guide for examining evidence discs See how to open CD's and DVD'd and extract all the crucial evidence they may contain

What Is Digital Forensics The field of forensic science known as digital forensics is concerned with the retrieval, investigation, inspection, and analysis of information discovered in digital devices. This information is often relevant to crimes using mobile devices and computers. The phrase "digital forensics" was first used as a synonym for "computer forensics," but its meaning has now broadened to include the analysis of any and all devices that are capable of storing digital data. The advent of personal computers in the late 1970s and early 1980s is considered to be the discipline's point of origin. However, the field developed in a disorganized fashion during the 1990s, and it wasn't until the early 21st century that national rules were established. How You Will Benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Digital forensics Chapter 2: Forensic science Chapter 3: Cybercrime Chapter 4: Computer forensics Chapter 5: Trace evidence Chapter 6: Forensic identification Chapter 7: Digital evidence Chapter 8: Anti-computer forensics Chapter 9: Outline of forensic science Chapter 10: Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor Chapter 11: Forensic profiling Chapter 12: Network forensics Chapter 13: Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center Chapter 14: Mobile device forensics Chapter 15: Digital forensic process Chapter 16: List of digital forensics tools Chapter 17: XRY (software) Chapter 18: FBI Science and Technology Branch Chapter 19: Forensic search Chapter 20: ADF Solutions Chapter 21: Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (II) Answering the public top questions about digital forensics. (III) Real world examples for the usage of digital forensics in many fields. (IV) 17 appendices to explain, briefly, 266 emerging technologies in each industry to have 360-degree full understanding of digital forensics' technologies. Who This Book Is For Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of digital forensics.

Security Smarts for the Self-Guided IT Professional Find out how to excel in the field of computer forensics investigations. Learn what it takes to transition from an IT professional to a computer forensic examiner in the private sector. Written by a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Computer Forensics: InfoSec Pro Guide is filled with real-world case studies that demonstrate the concepts covered in the book. You’ll learn how to set up a forensics lab, select hardware and software, choose forensic imaging procedures, test your tools, capture evidence from different sources, follow a sound investigative process, safely store evidence, and verify your findings. Best practices for documenting your results, preparing reports, and presenting evidence in court are also covered in this detailed resource. Computer Forensics: InfoSec Pro Guide features: Lingo—Common security terms defined so that you’re in the know on the job IMHO—Frank and relevant opinions based on the author’s years of industry experience Budget Note—Tips for getting security technologies and processes into your organization’s budget In Actual Practice—Exceptions to the rules of security explained in real-world contexts Your Plan—Customizable checklists you can use on the job now Into Action—Tips on how, why, and when to apply new skills and techniques at work