The investigation of a computer system believed to be compromised by cybercrime. Also called "digital forensics," it is used to examine a computer that may harbor incriminating data in non-cybercrime ...

In previous articles, I’ve discussed log management and incident response in the age of compliance. It’s time to cover a separate topic that has connections to both log analysis and incident ...

Criminals increasingly use computers as weapons to illegally access information or release worms and viruses to disrupt computer networks. Law enforcement agencies often must rely on criminal ...

Part art, part science, a computer forensics practice requires more planning and investment than technology vendors would have you believe. When the body of his wife was discovered, Air Force Sgt.

The responsibilities of security professionals have expanded well beyond the range of simple access control as you now face issues of investigations that cross the border between physical security ...

Its work is much less grisly than its medical counterparts but somewhat comparable. Secant Networks is diving into the world of computer forensics - not examining corpses as would medical forensic ...

From corporate theft to murder, computers often play a role in nefarious activity, requiring specialists with a mix of legal and technical expertise to gather evidence stored digitally. "If it's a ...

Forensic accounting has taken an important role in both private and public companies since the birth of the 21st century. The failure of some formerly prominent public companies such as Enron and Tyco ...

Listen to the Computerworld TechCast: Computer Forensics. The television series CSI has given millions of viewers an appreciation of the role and importance of physical evidence in conducting criminal ...

Online forensics involves the investigation of computer-related crimes with the goal of obtaining evidence to be presented in a court of law.In this course, you will learn the principles and ...