Implementing Digital Forensic Readiness: From Reactive to Proactive Process

Implementing Digital Forensic Readiness: From Reactive to Proactive Process Second Edition presents the optimal way for digital forensic and IT security professionals to implement a proactive approach to digital forensics. The book details how digital forensic processes can align strategically with business operations and an already existing information and data security program.Detailing proper collection preservation storage and presentation of digital evidence the procedures outlined illustrate how digital evidence can be an essential tool in mitigating risk and redusing the impact of both internal and external digital incidents disputes and crimes. By utilizing a digital forensic readiness approach and stances a company’s preparedness and ability to take action quickly and respond as needed. In addition this approach enhances the ability to gather evidence as well as the relevance reliability and credibility of any such evidence. New chapters to this edition include Chapter 4 on Code of Ethics and Standards Chapter 5 on Digital Forensics as a Business and Chapter 10 on Establishing Legal Admissibility. This book offers best practices to professionals on enhancing their digital forensic program or how to start and develop one the right way for effective forensic readiness in any corporate or enterprise setting.