Computer Forensic Analysts use forensic tools and investigative methods to find specific electronic data, including Internet use history, word processing documents, images and other files. The field ...

It’s the hottest topic on prime time television, but crime scene investigation is increasingly more complex than what’s depicted in a glitzy one-hour drama. Information technology students at ...

Computer forensics is not a new field, but it is receiving a lot more attention in light of a slew of television shows—and now college programs are responding to the need for training in the field, ...

Computer forensics gave Michael Fiola his life back. Fiola is the former investigator with the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents who found himself summarily dismissed after an IT check ...

Listen to the Computerworld TechCast: Computer Forensics. The television series CSI has given millions of viewers an appreciation of the role and importance of physical evidence in conducting criminal ...

In previous articles, I’ve discussed log management and incident response in the age of compliance. It’s time to cover a separate topic that has connections to both log analysis and incident ...

The primary difference lies in the nature of the devices under investigation. On the one hand, mobile forensics focuses on portable devices like smartphones and tablets, known for their compact sizes ...