Computer Forensics: The Modern Crime Fighting Tool
The study of computer forensics has quickly emerged and technology used in this type of forensics is being developed quite rapidly. Many public and private companies are using computer forensics on a daily basis, thus creating another area of technological jobs. As swiftly as the field and its importance are growing, many practitioners still remain unaware of computer forensics and its role in the technological world. This paper provides an overview of the relatively new field of computer forensics. The paper also illustrates why, in the wake of 9–11 and other terrorist acts, the research and development of computer forensics is of international importance.