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"Cybercrime and cyber-terrorism represent a serious challenge to society as a whole." - Hans Christian Krüger, Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Crime has been with us as long as laws have existed, and modern technology has given us a new type of criminal activity: cybercrime. Computer and network related crime is a problem that spans the globe, and unites those in two disparate fields: law enforcement and information technology.

This book will help both IT pros and law enforcement specialists understand both their own roles and those of the other, and show why that understanding and an organized, cooperative effort is necessary to win the fight against this new type of crime.

62% of US companies reported computer-related security breaches resulting in damages of $124 million dollars. This data is an indication of the massive need for Cybercrime training within the IT and law enforcement communities.
The only book that covers Cybercrime from forensic investigation through prosecution.
Cybercrime is one of the battlefields in the war against terror.

About the Author

Debra Littlejohn Shinder is a former police sergeant and police academy instructor, turned IT professional. She and her husband, Dr. Thomas W. Shinder, have provided network consulting services to businesses and municipalities, conducted training at colleges and technical training centers, and spoken at seminars around the country. Deb specializes in networking and security, and she and Tom have written numerous books, including the best selling Configuring ISA Server 2000. Deb is the author of over 100 articles for print publications and electronic magazines such as TechProGuild, CNET, 8Wire, and Cramsession.com. Deb is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations and the advisory board of the Eastfield College Criminal Justice Training Center.

Other Books by Debra Littlejohn Shinder:
Configuring ISA Server 2000: Building Firewalls for Windows 2000, ISBN 1-928994-29-6. Syngress Publishing, 2001, $49.95.
Troubleshooting Windows 2000 TCP/IP, ISBN 1-928994-11-3. Syngress Publishing, 2000, $49.94.
Computer Networking Essentials, ISBN 1-587130-38-6. Cisco Press, 2001, $49.95.
MCSE Windows 2000 Accelerated Study Guide, ISBN 0-072125-00-4. Osborne/McGraw Hill, 2000, $59.99.
MCSE Windows 2000 Professional Study Guide, ISBN 0072123893. Osborne/McGraw Hill, 2000, $49.99.
MCSE Windows 2000 Server Study Guide, ISBN 0-072123-86-9. Osborne/McGraw Hill, 2000, $49.99.
MCSE Windows 2000 Network Administration Study Guide, ISBN 0-072123-83-4. Osborne/McGraw Hill, 2000, $49.99.
MCSE Windows 2000 Directory Services Administration Study Guide, ISBN 0-072123-80-X. Osborne/McGraw Hill, 2000, $49.99.
MCSE Designing a Windows 2000 Network Study Guide, ISBN 0-072124-94-6. Osborne/McGraw Hill, 2000, $49.99.
MCSE Designing a Windows 2000 Directory Service Study Guide, ISBN 0-072125-03-9. Osborne/McGraw Hill, 2000, $49.99.
MCSE Designing Security for a Windows 2000 Network Study Guide, ISBN 0-072124-97-0.

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5.0 out of 5 stars So very good on so many levels..., May 9 2004

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Thomas Duff "Duffbert" (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scene of the Cybercrime: Computer Forensics Handbook (Paperback)

I'm currently in the middle of the book Scene Of The Cybercrime by Debra Littlejohn Shinder, but I decided to do a review right now. This is a really good book on a number of levels...

Most books on computer and network security are written for the techie trying to secure their assets from outside attack. Obviously, there's a huge need for that information. But it seems that there is virtually nothing written from the law enforcement perspective on computer security. That's a major problem in two ways... For one, there are too few law enforcement personnel that understand exactly what cybercrime is and how it can be detected, fought, and prosecuted. That's probably the audience that would benefit most from this book. Second, most technical personnel don't know what to do in order to successfully build a case and prosecute an attacker once an intrusion has occurred. That's the other audience that will gain the most from reading Shinder's work.

The book includes the following chapters: Facing the Cybercrime Problem Head On; Reviewing the History of Cybercrime; Understanding the People on the Scene; Understanding Computer Basics; Understanding Network Basics; Understanding Network Intrusions and Attacks; Understanding Cybercrime Prevention; Implementing System Security; Implementing Cybercrime Detection Techniques; Collecting and Preserving Digital Evidence; Building the Cybercrime Case

The hardcore network security administrator will probably already know most of the information in the "Understanding..." chapters. But unless they are adept or experienced in forensic analysis, the last three chapters will be crucial information for them. Without the knowledge of how to preserve evidence, there's a good chance that you'll never have the satisfaction of seeing your attacker prosecuted. Higher level managers of a corporate security department will find all of this information useful, as they may not be as hands-on as the administrators and may not understand what threats and risks are present in today's environment.

From the law enforcement perspective, it's all good. Fighting cybercrime is so different than regular law enforcement. This is the perfect volume to give the budding cybercop all the information they need to get up to speed with how crime is conducted electronically. I would recommend that this book be required reading for law enforcement and prosecution personnel.

The book is well written with plenty of real-life examples of criminal activities and legal scenarios. It's one of the most engrossing technical reads I've had in awhile. A definite recommended read...

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1.0 out of 5 stars Generic Information Security reading., Dec 8 2003

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Hi,
This book covers all aspects of information security but the title of the book is kind of misleading as the book only has 2 chapters that talk about anything close to Forensics.
Would recommend this book to someone who is new to Information security . This ones certainly not a Forensics book .

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Number One Computer Security Primer, Jan 23 2003

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Here is a book for anyone who needs a broad and accurate knowledge of computer security. This book reminds me very much of "Secrets and Lies : Digital Security in a Networked World", with one major difference -- "Scene of the Cybercrime" is written by one of the truly gifted communicators in the computer network security field. Deb Shinder communicates in a clear, precise and objective way that is completely unique. Most computer security books are "blah blah and I did this, and blah hackers, and blah Microsoft is bad, and "waving hands" blah blah." NOT this book. All computer security authors have biases, all except Deb Shinder. The book is about the facts. Clear, clean, crisp facts. Facts you can use on the job, on the beat, and "on deck" in front of the bench. This book is almost like "Secrets and Lies" except that "Scene of the Cybercrime" is written by a world class communicator in plain and relevant English. It reads like a detective story. This book raises the bar on network security books so high that its unlikely another will ever surpass it.

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