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January 3, 2006

CSI: Cyberspace

Investigations, Evidence, And Forensics In The Digital World

by Michael Gavin

with Laura Koetzle, Michael Rasmussen, Thomas Powell


Executive Summary (This is a document excerpt)

A digital investigation is the search of computers and other electronic devices for evidence or specific information. Investigations require planning and preparation, but how do you plan for the unknown? Sadly, IT security's culture of secrecy and shame makes it harder for you to learn how to prepare for and conduct successful digital investigations than it is for attackers to learn new attacks and how to cover their tracks. But don't despair — products designed for specific types of investigations, information sharing groups, and partnerships between industry and law enforcement agencies are all making digital investigations less of a black art. The digital investigations market is entering its adolescent growth spurt. So, what should you do next? Create and train your incident response and digital investigations teams, and form relationships with experts from law enforcement and consultancies, so they'll be ready to help you when you need them.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTES & RESOURCES

itemWhy Prepare For Digital Investigations?

itemDigital Investigations: What They Are And What They Mean To You

itemThe Forensics Market Has Never Amounted To Much

itemSo, Where Are We Now?

itemHow To Build Your Digital Investigation Team

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itemJoin IT Information Sharing Groups And Public/Private Partnerships

WHAT IT MEANS

itemThe Future Of The Digital Investigations Market

Forrester interviewed 10 vendor and user companies, including: AccessData, Guidance Software, Intrusic, Neohapsis, P.G. Lewis & Associates, Ra Security Systems, Solutionary, VeriSign and experts, including Richard Bejtlich, Brian Carrier, and Chad Cook.

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