Computer forensics is a slow process. Examiners typically embark on a tedious file review process to determine each file’s relevance to a particular case. This can quickly add hours and extra costs to ...

In previous articles, I’ve discussed log management and incident response in the age of compliance. It’s time to cover a separate topic that has connections to both log analysis and incident ...

In today's digital age, criminal and civil investigations increasingly rely on technical evidence. Computer forensic expert witnesses play a crucial role in analyzing data from electronic devices, ...

I recently had the opportunity to perform some basic computer forensic analysis for clients who wanted to know if their computers had been used for "illicit" purposes. One client, the owner of a ...

Eddie Siu, EnCE, is director of digital forensics and data analysis for eClaris, and e-discovery consulting firm. He can be reached at [email protected] or at (213) 261-8725. All businesses, large or ...

In too many cases, computer forensics firms are called in midway through litigations only to find that key evidence is beyond their grasp, unattainable because of discovery deals that had been struck ...

Time progresses and many things in life may change but, for the most part, crime remains constant. Law enforcement agencies must pursue new and different ways to combat the crimes that plague their ...

Every now and then, forensic experts or just curious novices will have to investigate technologies using tools that are not always readily available. For that reason, this post explores simple ways ...

Listen to the Computerworld TechCast: Computer Forensics. The television series CSI has given millions of viewers an appreciation of the role and importance of physical evidence in conducting criminal ...

The investigation of a computer system believed to be compromised by cybercrime. Also called "digital forensics," it is used to examine a computer that may harbor incriminating data in non-cybercrime ...