Alternate Data Storage Forensics [Paperback]

Amber Schroader (Author), Tyler Cohen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2007 | ISBN-10: 1597491632 | ISBN-13: 978-1597491631 | Edition: 1

Learn to pull "digital fingerprints" from alternate data storage (ADS) devices including: iPod, Xbox, digital cameras and more from the cyber sleuths who train the Secret Service, FBI, and Department of Defense in bleeding edge digital forensics techniques. This book sets a new forensic methodology standard for investigators to use.
This book begins by describing how alternate data storage devices are used to both move and hide data. From here a series of case studies using bleeding edge forensic analysis tools demonstrate to readers how to perform forensic investigations on a variety of ADS devices including: Apple iPods, Digital Video Recorders, Cameras, Gaming Consoles (Xbox, PS2, and PSP), Bluetooth devices, and more using state of the art tools. Finally, the book takes a look into the future at "not yet every day" devices which will soon be common repositories for hiding and moving data for both legitimate and illegitimate purposes.

* Authors are undisputed leaders who train the Secret Service, FBI, and Department of Defense
* Book presents "one of a kind" bleeding edge information that absolutely can not be found anywhere else
* Today the industry has exploded and cyber investigators can be found in almost every field

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Amber Schroader has been involved in the field of computer forensics for the past sixteen years. During this time, she has developed and taught numerous courses for the computer forensic arena, specializing in the field of wireless forensics as well as mobile technologies. Ms Schroader is the CEO of Paraben Corporation and continues to act as the driving force behind some of the most innovative forensic technologies. As a pioneer in the field, Ms Schroader has been key in developing new technology to help investigators with the extraction of digital evidence from hard drives, e-mail and, hand held and mobile devices. Ms Schroader has extensive experience in dealing with a wide array of forensic investigators ranging from federal, state, local, and corporate. With an aggressive development schedule, Ms Schroader continues to bring new and exciting technology to the computer forensic community world wide and is dedicated to supporting the investigator through new technologies and training services that are being provided through Paraben Corporation. Ms Schroader is involved in many different computer investigation organizations including The Institute of Computer Forensic Professionals (ICFP), HTCIA, CFTT, and FLETC.

Tyler Cohen CISSP is employed by Computer Science Corporation contracted as a researcher and developer for the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center. Her specialty is digital forensics and intrusions. She is considered an expert in hacking and conducting forensic exams with the iPod and other alternative media devices. She presents her expertise at various conferences all over the country some of which include the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Conference, International High Technology Crime Investigation Association and The California District Attorney's Cyber Crime Conference.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Syngress; 1 edition (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1597491632
• ISBN-13: 978-1597491631
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #348,084 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Did anyone edit the writing?, September 18, 2008

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J. A. Baker "forensic analyst" (Philadelphia PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alternate Data Storage Forensics (Paperback)

There actually is much good and useful information in this book. But it appears to have been rushed to press without editorial diligence (see Chapter 4, for example). The chapters Amber wrote reflect her depth of knowledge and experience, but also lean toward the company she heads up; and the reader will recognize the bias -- yet a not-altogether bad one. If there will be a second edition that is greatly "cleaned up" it would improve the price/value relationship. Try it again Syngress!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read For All Levels, July 17, 2008

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John Laycock (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alternate Data Storage Forensics (Paperback)

I had a chance to peruse this book recently. I found it to be a great primer for cell phone and iPod forensics. This is a rapidly changing and evolving field. This book will give you the basics to understand the forensic approach to cell phones and and iPods. Beginners through Advanced users will benefit from this book. I bought this for my forensic library and would recommend it to anyone.