Description
The high-technology crime investigator's profession is one of the fastest growing professions in the world today, as information security issues and crimes related to them are growing in number and magnitude at an ever-increasing pace. High-Technology Crime Investigator's Handbook, Second Edition, informs professionals of the potential risks of computer crimes, and serves as a guide to establishing and managing a high-technology crime investigative program. Each chapter is updated with the latest information and guidance, including added coverage of computer forensics and additional metrics to measure organizational performance. In addition, nine new chapters cover emerging trends in the field, and offer invaluable guidance on becoming a successful high-technology crime investigator.- Provides an understanding of the global information environment and its threats- Explains how to establish a high-technology crime investigations unit and prevention program- Presents material in an engaging, easy-to-follow manner that will appeal to investigators, law enforcement professionals, corporate security and information systems security professionals; as well as corporate and government managers
Table of Contents
SECTION I – Introduction to the High Technology Crimes Environment 1. What Investigators Should Know About the High Technology Supported Global Threats 2. The High Technology Crimes' Miscreants, Profiles, Motives and Philosophies.3. The Basic Techniques Used by High Technology Crimes' Miscreants4. The Basic Information Systems Security Techniques Being Used to Defend Against the High Technology Crimes' MiscreantsSECTION II – High-Technology Incidents and Crime Investigations5. Investigating High Technology Crimes6. Responding to High-Technology Incidents and Crimes7. The Collection of Evidence8. Interviews and Interrogations9. An Introduction to Computer Forensics 10. Establishing and Managing a Computer Forensics Laboratory11. High Technology Crimes: Case SummariesSECTION III – Overview of the High Technology Crimes Investigations Profession and Unit12. The Global Enterprise Corporation (GEC) Model13. Understanding the Role of the High Technology Crimes Investigator and an Anti-Crimes Unit in the Business and Management Environment14. The High Technology Crimes Investigations Unit Strategic, Tactical, and Annual Plans15. High Technology Anti-Crimes Investigations Program and Organization 16. High Technology Crimes Investigations Functions17. Sources, Networking and Liaison18. High Technology Crime Investigations Unit Metrics Management System19. Outsourcing High-Technology Investigations – Pros and Cons SECTION IV - High Technology Crime Investigation Challenges of the 21st Century20. The Future of High Technology and Its Impact on Working in a Global Information Environment21. The Future of High Technology Crimes, Security and the Criminal Justice Systems22. Terrorism – Crime or War? Its Impact on the High Technology Incidents and Crimes' Investigations23. The Future of the High Technology Crimes Investigator Profession24. Developing a Career as a High Technology Crimes Investigator25. Marketing Yourself as a Successful High Technology Crimes Investigator26. Becoming a High Technology Consultant27. Conclusions and Final Thoughts
