Assignment:
In a very short time, computers have become commonplace. While most people put computers to good use, segments of the community use computers for criminal ends. Online theft, identity theft, spying and espionage, child pornography, and even child abduction is some of the types of crimes that cybercriminals commit. How do law enforcement officers track down computer criminals and gather evidence leading to their physical whereabouts? The digital forensic analysis of computers and computer data requires a deep understanding of both computer networks and the tools for investigating computer crimes. In this Discussion, you explore computer technology and training involved in breaking computer crimes.
Pay close attention to how criminal investigators respond to computer crime, the tools and training involved in developing a computer crime team, and the role of digital forensics.
Choose one tool or technology used to combat computer crimes. Consider how it might evolve and impact future computer crime investigations.
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Use the Criminal Justice Periodicals database, and search using the article's title.
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Use the Criminal Justice Periodicals database, and search using the article's title.
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Use the Criminal Justice Periodicals database, and search using the article's title.
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