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This work introduces the reader to the world of digital forensics in a practical and accessible manner. The text was written to fulfill a need for a book that introduces forensic methodology and sound forensic thinking, combined with hands-on examples for common tasks in a computer forensic examination. The author has several years of experience as a computer forensics examiner and is now working as a university-level lecturer. Guide to Digital Forensics: A Concise and Practical Introduction is intended for students that are looking for an introduction to computer forensics and can also be used as a collection of instructions for practitioners. The aim is to describe and explain the steps taken during a forensic examination, with the intent of making the reader aware of the constraints and considerations that apply during a fo rensic examination in law enforcement and in the private sector. Upon reading this book, the reader should have a proper overview of the field of digital forensics, starting them on the journey of becoming a computer forensics expert.

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9783319674490

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The short length provides a very good introduction to digital forensics without bogging the reader down in excessive detail and in-depth discussions. It is well written and worthy of your attention. (Brad Reid, Computing Reviews, April, 2018)

“The short length provides a very good introduction to digital forensics without bogging the reader down in excessive detail and in-depth discussions. It is well written and worthy of your attention.”  (Brad Reid, Computing Reviews, April, 2018)​

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​Joakim Kävrestad is a Lecturer in informatics at the University of Skövde, Sweden, with several years of experience as a forensic expert with the Swedish police.

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