Digital Forensics Explained, 2nd Edition

Chapter 1What is digital forensics, and what should you know about it?

Introduction

Over the years I have read many technical books that provide screenshots of particular tools and their operations. Whenever a tool is updated, such books become obsolete. This book focuses on the methodologies, techniques, resources, and mind-set that is necessary in understanding the digital forensics process. My philosophy, and that of my chapter contributors, is that an understanding of the process is primary. Adapting that understanding to tools and technologies can then be effectively realized. Attempting to develop high levels of skill with a particular tool or technology before an understanding of the big picture is attained is shortsighted and invites ...