The Discovery of Digital Evidence and Forensic Laws in Pakistan
(Theories, Practices and Concepts)
By
S J Tubrazy
This the first book in Pakistan which delivers an
introduction to the topic of Digital Forensics, covering theoretical, practical
and legal aspects. The first part of the book focuses on the history of digital
forensics as a discipline and discusses the mannerisms and requirements needed
to become a forensic analyst. The middle portion of the book constitutes a
general guide to a digital forensic investigation, mostly focusing on
computers. It finishes with a discussion of the legal aspects of digital
forensics as well as some other observations for managers or other interested
parties. This book provides details how to conduct digital investigations in
both criminal and civil contexts, and how to locate and utilize digital
evidence on computers, networks, and embedded systems.
Specifically, the
Investigative discovery section of the book provides expert guidance in the
three main areas of practice: Forensic Analysis, Electronic Discovery and
Interception Investigation.
Digital evidence is type of evidence that is stored on or
transmitted by computers which can play
a major role in a wide range of crimes, including homicide, rape, abduction,
child abuse, solicitation of minors, child pornography, stalking, harassment,
fraud, theft, drug trafficking, computer intrusions, espionage, and terrorism. Nevertheless
an aggregate number of criminals are using computers and computer networks, few
investigators are familiar in the evidentiary, technical, and legal issues
related to digital evidence. As a result, digital evidence is often overlooked,
collected incorrectly, and analyzed ineffectively. The aim of this book is to
educate students and professionals and personnel of investigation agencies in
the law enforcement, forensic science, computer security, and legal communities
about digital evidence and computer crime.
This book offers a comprehensive and integrative
introduction of e-discovery evidence of digital forensics. It is the first to
connect the different literature on the various types of digital forensics, the
investigation and detection of cybercrime and the role of digital information,
and the wider role of technology as a facilitator for social relationships
between deviants and criminals.
