Computer Forensics: Resources

  • Wikipedia: Computer Forensics
    Free encyclopedia entry for computer forensics, the application of the scientific method to digital media in order to establish factual information for judicial review. Inlcludes common techniques and recommended resources.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_forensics
  • Computer Forensics World
    Provides a portal covering all aspects of computer forensics and investigative techniques.
    www.computerforensicsworld.com
  • International Journal of Digital Evidence (IJDE)
    Forum for the publication and discussion of theory, research, policy, and practice in the rapidly changing field of digital evidence.
    www.ijde.org
  • Computer Forensics Tool Testing Program
    Provides information about the project, includes both general and technical information.
    www.cftt.nist.gov/index.html
  • Forensics.nl
    Provides computer forensics information and resources.
    www.forensics.nl
  • Computer-Forensics.co.uk
    Computer forensics information and resources for the U.K. Covers computer forensics degrees, education, software, jobs, password cracking, phreaking, e-threats, and e-discovery.
    www.computer-forensics.co.uk
  • Computer Forensic Training Center Online
    Worldwide self paced computer examination training that teaches sound methodology to forensically examine computer media. CEU credits are available through Kennesaw State University. Georgia and partial tuition payment is available through the GI Bill.
    www.cftco.com
  • Center for Computer Forensics
    Provides electronic evidence recovery, expert witness testimony, and litigation support services.
    www.computer-forensics.net
  • Computer Evidence Processing Steps
    Offers guidelines to avoid destroying computer evidence.
    www.forensics-intl.com/evidguid.html
  • About.com: How to Become a Cyber-Investigator
    Offers resources for computer forensics certification programs and training.
    certification.about.com/cs/securitycerts/a/compforensics.htm
  • Computer Evidence Processing
    Article discussing the importance of technical evidence.
    www.forensics-intl.com/art10.html
  • Knowledge Solutions: Computer & Internet Crime FAQ
    Basic overview of computer crime solving.
    www.forensic-science.com/faq_computer.html
  • Computer Forensic Papers (PDF)
    Term papers on history, principles, scope, instrumentation, and court admissibility.
    chantry.acs.ucf.edu/~mikep/cf/CHS5937-TermPaper.pdf
  • History of Computer Forensics, The
    Traces the development of digital evidence.
    www.pc-history.org/forensics.htm
  • Forensico
    Information on computer forensics, encryption, cryptanalysis, and steganography.
    www.forensico.com
  • DOJ: Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS)
    Contains the federal guidelines for searching and seizing computers and obtaining electronic evidence in criminal investigations, and more.
    www.usdoj.gov/criminal/cybercrime/searching.html#A