Computer Forensics

Forensics is the process of using scientific knowledge for collecting, analyzing, and presenting evidence to the courts. (The word forensics means "to bring to the courts.") Computer forensics is the discipline that combines elements of law and computer science to collect and analyze data from computer systems, networks, wireless communications, and storage devices in a way that is admissible as evidence in a court of law. Computer forensics is a relatively new disciple to the courts and many of the existing laws used to prosecute computer-related crimes, legal precedents, and practices related to computer forensics are in a state of flux. New court rulings are issued that attect how computer forensics is applied. The best source of information in this area is the United States Department of Justice's Cyber Crime web site. United States Justice's Cyber Crime Web site