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Your weekly news source for professionals working in digital forensics. |
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October 23, 2009 |
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Product Focus
Gargoyle Investigator ™ Forensic Pro EditionIs an advanced malware discovery tool for rapid in depth forensic investigations. This tool was designed for forensic laboratories, law enforcement, field investigators and advanced private investigators. This tool performs a quick search for malicious software programs, and provides significant clues regarding activities, motives and intent. Industry Calendar To submit an event, please email editors@DFInews.com.
October 23-24, 2009 Evidence in the Information Age Pittsburgh, PA October 26-28, 2009 2009 Techno Forensics & Digital Investigations Conference Gaithersburg, MD November 8-11, 2009 PFIC 2009 Park City, UT December 6-8, 2009 China Computer Forensics Conference & Exhibition Beijing, China January 22-29, 2010 2010 DoD Cyber Crime Conference St. Louis, Missouri www.DoDCyberCrime.com March 1-5, 2010 RSA Conference San Francisco, CA March 23-24, 2010 GovSec and U.S. Law Conference Washington, DC March 26-28, 2010 EuroForensics Conference Istanbul, Turkey May 24-27, 2010 CEIC Summerlin, NV June 6-9, 2010 Techno Security & Digital Investigations Conference Myrtle Beach, SC |
Plain View Doctrine in Digital Evidence Cases — A Common Sense ApproachFor some time now, various authors have suggested eliminating plain view from searches of computer hard drives and other digital evidence. The real issue with plain view in computer searches is a misunderstanding of what a computer search is versus the forensic examination of a computer hard drive. NASA IT Vulnerable After 1,120 Security IncidentsNASA reported 1,120 security incidents that have resulted in the installation of malicious software on its systems and unauthorized access to sensitive information. NASA systems remain vulnerable despite the establishment of a security operation center last year to deter such incidents. Pennsylvania Court Weighs In on E-DiscoveryAn electronic discovery request in a dispute over the authenticity of a classic car has prompted a rare opinion from a Pennsylvania court on the emerging issues surrounding the discovery of electronically stored files by litigants in a civil case. Champaign, Mattoon Share in Federal Grant FundsPolice in Champaign and Mattoon say money from a federal grant will help them identify and prosecute child predators, fight child sexual exploitation over the Internet, and enforce sex offender registration laws. Champaign will use its money to pay for computer forensics training, software, and equipment. Inter-Agency Turf War Plagues Cybersecurity EffortU.S. cybersecurity efforts have been fraught with turf battles and competition between the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for top-flight personnel. County Hired Same Expert as DefenseTroubled by details in a recent federal child pornography trial involving a former Forsyth County sheriff’s deputy, county officials hired a computer forensics expert. However, the judge questioned her decision to work for the defense as well as the county. Book Review: Hacking Exposed Computer Forensics Secrets & SolutionsHacking Exposed is a well-written and easy to navigate primer detailing how to construct a high-tech forensic lab, collect prosecutable evidence, discover e-mail and system file clues, track wireless activity, recover obscured documents, and work through legal and organizational challenges. Guidance Software Announces Best Practices Advisory ProgramGuidance Software, Inc. announces the launch of the Guidance Software Advisory Program (GAP), designed to help EnCase customers create and refine their business processes and incorporate industry best practices around e-discovery, digital forensics, cybersecurity, and other digital investigations. Micro Systemation AB Opens North American OfficeMobile forensic solutions provider Micro Systemation AB has launched a North American office, MSAB Inc., to provide direct sales, training, and technical support for its .XRY, .XACT, and other products. CSC Wins $85 Million Task Order to Provide Cyber Investigations TrainingCSC has been awarded a task order to provide cyber training in support of the Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy. CSC will design, develop, and teach courses in security, law enforcement, counterintelligence, computer forensics, incident response, and network intrusion. Bad Idea of the Week: Leaving Cell Phone with Child Pornography as Collateral for Bar TabHaving discovered that he didn't have enough cash to cover his bar tab after an evening of drinking, Aaron R. Klein left his cell phone as collateral. A bartender scrolling through the phone looking for Klein's number saw images of what appeared to be child pornography, and called local police. Forensic Tips in CourtComputer forensics experts called to testify before a judge and jury must relay the facts of the case but equally important, must convey them in a way a jury can understand. So, You Want To Be A Digital Forensic Examiner?I am constantly being approached by people who are excited about the prospect of moving into this fascinating discipline within the forensic sciences. I tell all of them, right up front, that to be successful and respected in this field there are three areas in which they must build up expertise. |
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