Computer Forensics: Computer Crime Scene Investigation

Cyber criminals are wreaking havoc on computer systems and are capturing front-page headlines in the bargain. It has made little difference that the Bush administration pledged billions in additional federal funding to combat security breaches after the 9-11 terrorists attacks. The problem just keeps getting worse. Fortunately, the computer security field is also progressing at a brisk rate. In particular, the field of computer forensics brings new ways of preserving and analyzing evidence related to cyber crime.