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The Basics of Digital Forensics, 2nd Edition
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The Basics of Digital Forensics, 2nd Edition

by John Sammons
December 2014
Beginner content levelBeginner
200 pages
6h 8m
English
Syngress
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Chapter 2

Key technical concepts

Abstract

Knowing how and where data is created and stored is essential in digital forensics. Chapter 2 takes a broad look at the key hardware and processes involved in these basic computing functions. Topics covered include bits, bytes, drive geometry, magnetic hard drives and more. Various computing environments are examined including networks and clouds.

Keywords

Binary
Solid State Drive
Volatile Memory
Nonvolatile Memory
File Signature
File Header
File System
New Technology File System
Allocated Space
Unallocated Space

“To the mother of all machines, all machines, 1 0 0 1 0 0 1, SOS, 1 0 0 1 0 0 1, In distress, 1 0 0 1 0 0…”

– “The Body Electric” by the band Rush

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9780128016350