August 2013
Intermediate to advanced
600 pages
16h 8m
English
In order to excavate the data of a digital device, you will need to have access to certain tools. Some of these tools are software applications, some are devices specific to the field, and others are general devices used by many occupations. This chapter is not intended to be a tutorial on how to use each device, but rather more of a shopping list for the person starting a new We Be Forensics and Stuff location. Looking on the bright side: some of the software tools are free, so they don’t damage the wallet.
Software tools can be broken down into three basic categories:
• Utilities built into the OS
• Open-source applications
• Commercial applications and suites
As you might imagine, each ...