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July 24, 2009 |
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The Evolution of the One-Way Cryptographic HashFollowing up on Don Lewis’s article “The Hash Algorithm Dilemma” I wanted to add some additional technical insights along with some future considerations as we embark on the next generation of digital hashing and the message digests they produce. Digital Forensics Program for Veterans a SuccessA free basic digital forensics program offered by the National Forensics Training Center (NFTC) to wounded veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center has been a hit. This month the NFTC held a second iteration of their program at the Naval Station in Norfolk, Virginia. Cybercriminals Take Lessons from Business SchoolOnline criminals are building specialized businesses along with sophisticated marketing and distribution strategies. The increasing sophistication of cybercriminals both at the technical and financial levels is a key theme of a new midyear security report published by the research team at Cisco Systems. Groups Work to Protect Kids from Internet CrimeA new branch of law enforcement has been developed to track down internet child pornography to its source, and to find the people who are accessing and trading child pornography. These law enforcement officers are getting help from organizations like Innocent Justice. Investigation into Cyberattacks Stretches Around the GlobeBritish authorities have launched an investigation into the recent cyberattacks that crippled websites in the U.S. and South Korea, as the trail to find the perpetrators stretches around the world. 5 Questions with Gavin ManesGavin Manes is president and CEO of Avansic, an electronic discovery and digital forensics company. He has worked closely with the Tulsa Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit in addition to many state and federal agencies. Newly Accredited Houston Lab Expands Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory NetworkThe American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board accredited the Greater Houston Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory in digital and multi-media evidence. According to ASCLD/LAB, 45 laboratories in the nation are currently accredited in this discipline. Free Virtual Conference Next Week on Insider ThreatsDark Reading will hold "Dealing With Insider Threats" — a free, all-day virtual event next Wednesday. The event includes keynote speakers, sessions, exhibit floor, and discussion rooms, allowing attendees to gain access to many of the same features as a live security trade show without leaving their desks. Sexting: What Happens When....?I was having a conversation the other day with a detective and a defense attorney and the subject of sexting came up. The defense attorney made an interesting observation: What happens when the person that received a message of an underage girl or boy turns eighteen? So You Want to Be a Digital Forensic Investigator?It seems that most people who choose this career path are either law enforcement officers or IT professionals. The problem I saw in teaching a digital forensics course is that the mindset needed to investigate a system is quite different than that required for administration of that same system. The Trouble with Discovery of ESI AbroadGlobalization and the growing mountain of electronically stored information will inevitably lead to an increase in discovery requests for ESI located abroad. But no consistent methodology exists for U.S. courts to evaluate whether discovery of ESI abroad is appropriate, and if so, the consequences for not complying with a discovery order. Video Triage for Digital ForensicsTriage is certainly the flavour of the month right now. So I thought it worth writing a few lines about my recent experiences of triaging videos. I've just had a case with about 170 video clips to review and thought it would be a good case to try out the video triage approach. |
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