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Fundamental Computer Investigation Guide for Windows

Brief Description
This solution accelerator is a concise collection of processes, tools, and best practice information. It is designed to provide standardized guidance for IT professionals who need to conduct investigations of Microsoft® Windows®–based computers in their organizations.

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Date Published:1/11/2007
Language:English
Download Size:104 KB - 432
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Overview

The Fundamental Computer Investigation Guide for Windows Solution Accelerator is intended for IT professionals who need to effectively conduct investigations of Microsoft® Windows®–based computers in their organizations. It provides a computer investigation model as well as process and best practice information. The guide also provides a fictitious example of an investigation that involves unauthorized access to confidential information. This investigation uses the provided guidance and demonstrates the use of numerous tools. Information is also included about how to configure a lab to create the example scenario. An appendix provides information about how to prepare for computer investigations, sample worksheets, contact information for reporting different types of computer-related crimes to appropriate law enforcement agencies, and lists of useful tools.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003; Windows XP

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Instructions


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  2. Save the .zip file to your preferred location on your computer.

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File Name:File Size

Fundamental Computer Investigation Guide for Windows.zip

328 KB

Release_Notes.rtf

104 KB

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