Uncover a digital trail of e-evidence by using the helpful, easy-to-understand information in "Computer Forensics For Dummies" Professional and armchair investigators alike can learn the basics of computer forensics, from digging out electronic evidence to solving the case. You won't need a computer science degree to master e-discovery. Find and filter data in mobile devices, e-mail, and other Web-based technologies.

You'll learn all about e-mail and Web-based forensics, mobile forensics, passwords and encryption, and other e-evidence found through VoIP, voicemail, legacy mainframes, and databases. You'll discover how to use the latest forensic software, tools, and equipment to find the answers that you're looking for in record time. When you understand how data is stored, encrypted, and recovered, you'll be able to protect your personal privacy as well. By the time you finish reading this book, you'll know how to: Prepare for and conduct computer forensics investigationsFind and filter dataProtect personal privacyTransfer evidence without contaminating itAnticipate legal loopholes and opponents' methodsHandle passwords and encrypted dataWork with the courts and win the case

Plus, "Computer Forensics for Dummies" includes lists of things that everyone interested in computer forensics should know, do, and build. Discover how to get qualified for a career in computer forensics, what to do to be a great investigator and expert witness, and how to build a forensics lab or toolkit.

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Discover the process of e-discovery and put good practices in place.

Electronic information involved in a lawsuit requires a completely different process for management and archiving than paper information. With the recent change to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure making all lawsuits subject to e-discovery as soon as they are filed, it is more important than ever to make sure that good e-discovery practices are in place.

"e-Discovery For Dummies" is an ideal beginner resource for anyone looking to understand the rules and implications of e-discovery policy and procedures. This helpful guide introduces you to all the most important information for incorporating legal, technical, and judicial issues when dealing with the e-discovery process. You'll learn the various risks and best practices for a company that is facing litigation and you'll see how to develop an e-discovery strategy if a company does not already have one in place. E-discovery is the process by which electronically stored information sought, located, secured, preserved, searched, filtered, authenticated, and produced with the intent of using it as evidenceAddresses the rules and process of e-discovery and the implications of not having good e-discovery practices in placeExplains how to develop an e-discovery strategy if a company does not have one in place

"e-Discovery For Dummies" will help you discover the process and best practices of managing electronic information for lawsuits.