Computer Crime, Investigation, and the Law [Paperback]

Chuck Easttom (Author), Jeff Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 9, 2010 | ISBN-10: 1435455320 | ISBN-13: 978-1435455320 | Edition: 1

One can hardly open a newspaper or read news online without seeing another story about a computer-related crime. We are awash in identity theft, online child predators, and even cyber espionage. It seems overwhelming. And people in many different professions find themselves involved with computer-crime investigations. Obviously, law-enforcement officers are involved, but so are network administrators, technical-support personnel, and attorneys. If any aspect of your work brings you into contact with computer crime, Computer Crime, Investigation, and the Law is for you. It begins with a broad introduction to the field of computer crime, discussing the history of computer crime, basic criminal techniques, and the relevant laws. Next, the book walks you through the essentials of computer forensics. Litigation is also explored, such as depositions, expert reports, trials, and even how one can select an appropriate expert witness. Lastly, the book introduces you to the specific techniques that hackers use and even shows you some of the tricks they use to infiltrate computer systems to help you defend against such attacks. This section of the book also includes a discussion of communication techniques used by computer criminals, with an overview of encryption, stenography, and hacker slang language. Computer Crime, Investigation, and the Law is your gateway into the world of investigating computer crimes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 499 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (April 9, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1435455320
• ISBN-13: 978-1435455320
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,164 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #88 in Books > Computers & Technology > Business & Culture > Hacking

More About the Author

I have been in the IT profession for many years. I have published 13 computer science books. The latest was just completed. I was also a subject matter expert for CompTIA in the creation of their Security+, Linux+, and Server+ certification tests. I hold a number of IT certifications (A+, Network+, iNet+, Linux+, Server+, MCP, MCAD, MCSA, MCSE, MCDBA,MCTS, MCITP, CEH, CHFI, CISSP, ISSAP, and more). I also have gone back to school to finally get my Ph.D. (right now I just have a masters degree). I am working on my dissertation. You can find out more about me at www.ChuckEasttom.com Or check out my tech blog at http://chuckeasttom.blogspot.com/

You can also join my FaceBook Fan page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Chuck-Easttom-Fan-Page/112433175435672?ref=ts

I love teaching and writing. And I hope my books are a vehicle for learning. It is my goal to teach you new technologies in a way that it very readable, conversational.


I live in Texas (near Dallas). I have one son, named AJ. I have few vices in my life except for my love of pipes and an occaisional Guiness. I can be found at least a couple of days a week at the Cigar Lounge in McKinney Texas (www.acigarlounge.com). Sometimes writing, sometimes just smoking!

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent book, April 24, 2010

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Alan Turing 2007 (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Computer Crime, Investigation, and the Law (Paperback)

I have been in the IT world for 30 years. I have read a lot of security books. This one was incredibly comprehensive. It gives a good introduction to concepts, then a thorough coverage of specific crimes and relevant laws. About midway through the book it begins with hands on instructions of exactly how to conduct computer crime investigations. The introduction to encase, steganography, and other topics was really good.

My only complaint would be the length. I think they could have easily added 100 more pages just by going deeper on each topic. The book gives a broad introduction to the entire field of computer crime but I would have liked more depth on certain topics, like EnCase. I also would like to have seen some coverage of non-U.S. laws (Canada, Europe, etc.)