Emerging Digital Forensics Applications for Crime Detection, Prevention, and Security

Emerging Digital Forensics Applications for Crime Detection, Prevention, and Security
Author: Chang-Tsun Li
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1466640073

The revolutionary way in which modern technologies have enabled us to exchange information with ease has led to the emergence of interdisciplinary research in digital forensics and investigations, which aims to combat the abuses of computer technologies. Emerging Digital Forensics Applications for Crime Detection, Prevention, and Security presents various digital crime and forensic disciplines that use electronic devices and software for crime prevention and detection. This book provides theoretical and empirical research articles and case studies for a broad range of academic readers as well as professionals, industry consultants, and practitioners involved in the use, design, and development of techniques related to digital forensics and investigation.

Handbook of Research on Digital Crime, Cyberspace Security, and Information Assurance

Handbook of Research on Digital Crime, Cyberspace Security, and Information Assurance
Author: Cruz-Cunha, Maria Manuela
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 638
Release: 2014-07-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466663251

In our hyper-connected digital world, cybercrime prevails as a major threat to online security and safety. New developments in digital forensics tools and an understanding of current criminal activities can greatly assist in minimizing attacks on individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. The Handbook of Research on Digital Crime, Cyberspace Security, and Information Assurance combines the most recent developments in data protection and information communication technology (ICT) law with research surrounding current criminal behaviors in the digital sphere. Bridging research and practical application, this comprehensive reference source is ideally designed for use by investigators, computer forensics practitioners, and experts in ICT law, as well as academicians in the fields of information security and criminal science.

Multimedia Forensics and Security

Multimedia Forensics and Security
Author: Aboul Ella Hassanien
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2016-10-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319442708

This book presents recent applications and approaches as well as challenges in digital forensic science. One of the evolving challenges that is covered in the book is the cloud forensic analysis which applies the digital forensic science over the cloud computing paradigm for conducting either live or static investigations within the cloud environment. The book also covers the theme of multimedia forensics and watermarking in the area of information security. That includes highlights on intelligence techniques designed for detecting significant changes in image and video sequences. Moreover, the theme proposes recent robust and computationally efficient digital watermarking techniques. The last part of the book provides several digital forensics related applications, including areas such as evidence acquisition enhancement, evidence evaluation, cryptography, and finally, live investigation through the importance of reconstructing the botnet attack scenario to show the malicious activities and files as evidences to be presented in a court.

Intelligent Systems and Applications

Intelligent Systems and Applications
Author: W.C.-C. Chu
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 2244
Release: 2015-04-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1614994846

This book presents the proceedings of the International Computer Symposium 2014 (ICS 2014), held at Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan in December. ICS is a biennial symposium founded in 1973 and offers a platform for researchers, educators and professionals to exchange their discoveries and practices, to share research experiences and to discuss potential new trends in the ICT industry. Topics covered in the ICS 2014 workshops include: algorithms and computation theory; artificial intelligence and fuzzy systems; computer architecture, embedded systems, SoC and VLSI/EDA; cryptography and information security; databases, data mining, big data and information retrieval; mobile computing, wireless communications and vehicular technologies; software engineering and programming languages; healthcare and bioinformatics, among others. There was also a workshop on information technology innovation, industrial application and the Internet of Things. ICS is one of Taiwan's most prestigious international IT symposiums, and this book will be of interest to all those involved in the world of information technology.

Advanced Information Systems Engineering

Advanced Information Systems Engineering
Author: Matthias Jarke
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 690
Release: 2014-06-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 331907881X

This book constitutes the proceedings of 26th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering, CAiSE 2014, held in Thessaloniki, Greece in June 2014. The 41 papers and 3 keynotes presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 226 submissions. The accepted papers were presented in 13 sessions: clouds and services; requirements; product lines; requirements elicitation; processes; risk and security; process models; data mining and streaming; process mining; models; mining event logs; databases; software engineering.

Incorporating Nature-Inspired Paradigms in Computational Applications

Incorporating Nature-Inspired Paradigms in Computational Applications
Author: Khosrow-Pour, Mehdi
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2018-04-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522550216

Many techniques have been developed to control the variety of dynamic systems. To develop those control techniques, it is fundamental to know the mathematical relations between the system inputs and outputs. Incorporating Nature-Inspired Paradigms in Computational Applications is a critical scholarly resource that examines the application of nature-inspired paradigms on system identification. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as biogeographic computation, evolutionary control systems, and natural computing, this book is geared towards IT professionals, engineers, computer scientists, academicians, researchers, and graduate-level students seeking current research on the application of nature-inspired paradigms.

Optimizing Contemporary Application and Processes in Open Source Software

Optimizing Contemporary Application and Processes in Open Source Software
Author: Khosrow-Pour, Mehdi
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2018-02-02
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522553150

As is true of most technological fields, the software industry is constantly advancing and becoming more accessible to a wider range of people. The advancement and accessibility of these systems creates a need for understanding and research into their development. Optimizing Contemporary Application and Processes in Open Source Software is a critical scholarly resource that examines the prevalence of open source software systems as well as the advancement and development of these systems. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics such as machine learning, empirical software engineering and management, and open source, this book is geared toward academicians, practitioners, and researchers seeking current and relevant research on the advancement and prevalence of open source software systems.

Security, Trust, and Regulatory Aspects of Cloud Computing in Business Environments

Security, Trust, and Regulatory Aspects of Cloud Computing in Business Environments
Author: Srinivasan, S.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2014-03-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466657898

Emerging as an effective alternative to organization-based information systems, cloud computing has been adopted by many businesses around the world. Despite the increased popularity, there remain concerns about the security of data in the cloud since users have become accustomed to having control over their hardware and software. Security, Trust, and Regulatory Aspects of Cloud Computing in Business Environments compiles the research and views of cloud computing from various individuals around the world. Detailing cloud security, regulatory and industry compliance, and trust building in the cloud, this book is an essential reference source for practitioners, professionals, and researchers worldwide, as well as business managers interested in an assembled collection of solutions provided by a variety of cloud users.

The Internet of Things: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice

The Internet of Things: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 541
Release: 2017-02-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522518339

The ubiquity of modern technologies has allowed for increased connectivity between people and devices across the globe. This connected infrastructure of networks creates numerous opportunities for applications and uses. The Internet of Things: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is an authoritative reference source for the latest academic material on the interconnectivity of networks and devices in the digital era and examines best practices for integrating this advanced connectivity across multiple fields. Featuring extensive coverage on innovative perspectives, such as secure computing, regulatory standards, and trust management, this book is ideally designed for engineers, researchers, professionals, graduate students, and practitioners seeking scholarly insights on the Internet of Things.

Enterprise Management Strategies in the Era of Cloud Computing

Enterprise Management Strategies in the Era of Cloud Computing
Author: Rao, N. Raghavendra
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2015-04-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466683406

Recent advances in internet architecture have led to the advent and subsequent explosion of cloud computing technologies, providing businesses with a powerful toolbox of collaborative digital resources. These technologies have fostered a more flexible, decentralized approach to IT infrastructure, enabling businesses to operate in a more agile fashion and on a globalized scale. Enterprise Management Strategies in the Era of Cloud Computing seeks to explore the possibilities of business in the cloud. Targeting an audience of research scholars, students, software developers, and business professionals, this premier reference source provides a cutting-edge look at the exciting and multifaceted relationships between cloud computing, software virtualization, collaborative technology, and business infrastructure in the 21st Century.