Digital Forensics Processing and Procedures : Meeting the Requirements of ISO 17020, ISO 17025, ISO 27001 and Best Practice Requirements

"This is the first digital forensics book that covers the complete lifecycle of digital evidence and the chain of custody. This comprehensive handbook includes international procedures, best practices, compliance, and a companion web site with downloadable forms. Written by world-renowned digital forensics experts, this book is a must for any digital forensics lab. It provides anyone who handles digital evidence with a guide to proper procedure throughout the chain of custody - from incident response through analysis in the lab. It provides a step-by-step guide to designing, building and using a digital forensics lab. It is a comprehensive guide for all roles in a digital forensics laboratory. It is based on international standards and certifications."--From Publisher Content: Front Matter , Pages i-ii Copyright , Page iv About the Authors , Page xv Technical Editor Bio , Page xvii Acknowledgments , Page xix Preface , Page xxi Chapter 1 - Introduction , Pages 1-12 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 2 - Forensic Laboratory Accommodation , Pages 13-23 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 3 - Setting up the Forensic Laboratory , Pages 25-37 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 4 - The Forensic Laboratory Integrated Management System , Pages 39-107 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 5 - Risk Management , Pages 109-176 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 6 - Quality in the Forensic Laboratory , Pages 177-232 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 7 - IT Infrastructure , Pages 233-312 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 8 - Incident Response , Pages 313-365 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 9 - Case Processing , Pages 367-420 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 10 - Case Management , Pages 421-508 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 11 - Evidence Presentation , Pages 509-523 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 12 - Secure Working Practices , Pages 525-604 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 13 - Ensuring Continuity of Operations , Pages 605-636 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 14 - Managing Business Relationships , Pages 637-663 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 15 - Effective Records Management , Pages 665-699 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 16 - Performance Assessment , Pages 701-703 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 17 - Health and Safety Procedures , Pages 705-740 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 18 - Human Resources , Pages 741-793 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 19 - Accreditation and Certification for a Forensic Laboratory , Pages 795-824 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Chapter 20 - Emerging Issues , Pages 825-833 , David Watson, Andrew Jones Appendix - Acronyms , Pages 835-838 Bibliography , Pages 839-840 Index , Pages 841-857 Glossary , Pages e1-e33

This is the first digital forensics book that covers the complete lifecycle of digital evidence and the chain of custody. This comprehensive handbook includes international procedures, best practices, compliance, and a companion web site with downloadable forms. Written by world-renowned digital forensics experts, this book is a must for any digital forensics lab. It provides anyone who handles digital evidence with a guide to proper procedure throughout the chain of custody--from incident response through analysis in the lab.

• A step-by-step guide to designing, building and using a digital forensics lab
• A comprehensive guide for all roles in a digital forensics laboratory
• Based on international standards and certifications