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Computer Forensics

ALSO CALLED: Cyberforensics, Forensic Analysis, Forensics, Security Forensics, and Digital Forensics
DEFINITION: Computer forensics, also called cyberforensics, is the application of computer investigation and analysis techniques to gather evidence suitable for presentation in a court of law. The goal of computer forensics is to perform a structured investigation while maintaining a documented chain of evidence  … 
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The easy ways hackers exploit your applications: beyond SQL injection and cross-site scripting
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn how your company can effectively secure its web applications from hackers and malicious attacks.
Posted: 29 Sep 2008 | Premieres: 16 Oct 2008, 12:00 EDT (16:00 GMT)
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Working with collocation providers in a disaster
sponsored by PEER 1
WEBCAST: In this webcast, Disaster Recovery expert Leo A. Wrobel will discuss how to work with collocation providers in a disaster.
Posted: 29 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Going beyond HIPAA Compliance: Securing the Evolving Endpoint
sponsored by Lumension Security
WEBCAST: Watch this webcast to learn about the many dynamic threats to your confidential data and systems and how endpoints have evolved and all of the sources of risk within your organization.
Posted: 26 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Malware: What it is and how to prevent it
sponsored by Sunbelt Software
WEBCAST: This webcast will provide top quality information on how to understand malware and the people involved behind its malicious acts.
Posted: 26 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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eDiscovery in Data Governance
sponsored by CDW Corporation
VIDEO: This one-on-one interview with CompuCredit's ISO Jeffrey Reich delves into just what a Data Governance plan entails and how the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure's latest eDiscovery amendment impacts this strategy.
Posted: 23 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 23 Sep 2008
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Importance of Email Archiving
sponsored by Sunbelt Software
PODCAST: This podcast by expert Michael Osterman discusses how organizational requirements including regulatory compliance, e-discovery, and storage management drive the adoption of email archiving.
Posted: 17 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 17 Sep 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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E-mail Archiving - Use Case Scenarios
sponsored by Sunbelt Software
PODCAST: This podcast by expert Michael Osterman outlines use case scenarios, costs and benefits associated with using e-mail archiving to solve specific IT, regulatory, and risk management issues.
Posted: 17 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 17 Sep 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Introduction to Email Archiving - Solving the Top 10 email problems
sponsored by Sunbelt Software
PODCAST: This podcast by expert Michael Osterman introduces the listener to email archiving and outlines the major problems created by email and attachments.
Posted: 17 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 17 Sep 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Live Q&A with W. Curtis Preston, VP of Data Protection Services, GlassHouse Technologies
sponsored by Storage Decisions
WEBCAST: Backup and recovery expert W. Curtis Preston answers all of your questions in this live Q&A moderated by Rich Castagna, Editorial Director of TechTarget's Storage Media Group.
Posted: 15 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Protecting Stored Data
sponsored by Storage Decisions
VIDEOCAST: In this session, Curtis will explain several options that are specific to VMware, including VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) and commercial tools aimed at this market.
Posted: 15 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 17 Sep 2008, 12:15 EDT (16:15 GMT)
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Backing Up Virtualized Infrastructure & Remote Offices
sponsored by Storage Decisions
VIDEOCAST: This session will start by explaining the challenges of backing up and recovering virtual machines residing in a virtual infrastructure such as VMware, Microsoft's Virtual Server or Virtual Iron.
Posted: 15 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 17 Sep 2008, 15:15 EDT (19:15 GMT)
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Deduplication
sponsored by Storage Decisions
VIDEOCAST: This session delves into the most talked about new technology in years: deduplication. Curtis will explain the basics of deduplication, why it should work for you and how it should work for you.
Posted: 15 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 17 Sep 2008, 09:30 EDT (13:30 GMT)
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E-Discovery: What IT Managers Need to Know
sponsored by Sherpa Software
WEBCAST: In the process of electronic discovery, data of all types can serve as evidence. This webcast will help define e-discovery and identify ways to avoid making serious mistakes.
Posted: 11 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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How to Choose the Right SIM
sponsored by Q1 Labs Inc
PODCAST: Check out this expert podcast and discover the differences between available SIM tools and get tips for choosing the best option for your organization.
Posted: 11 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 11 Sep 2008
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Monitoring and Mitigating Network Threats: Implementing a Zero Tolerance Safety Net
sponsored by Q1 Labs and Foundry Networks
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn how network security management strategies can help your company monitor user activity and successfully detect security breaches.
Posted: 10 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Advanced Backup School Virtual Seminar
sponsored by Storage Decisions
WEBCAST: A Virtual Seminar is an online experience designed to duplicate the information and interaction you'd experience at our Backup School seminar, with the convenience of desktop access and on-demand functionality.
Posted: 09 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Defining DLP
sponsored by Utimaco Safeware
VIDEOCAST: This presentation will cut through the hype and hyperbole and help security professionals identify the key benefits and drawbacks to deploying a DLP product.
Posted: 29 Aug 2008 | Premiered: 29 Aug 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Countdown: Tips for effective end-user security education programs
sponsored by FireEye
PODCAST: Check out this expert podcast and get tips for creating a successful end-user security education program to help make employees a vital part of your company's defense strategy.
Posted: 27 Aug 2008 | Premiered: 27 Aug 2008
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Crimeware: The calm before the storm
sponsored by FireEye
VIDEOCAST: Check out this expert videocast and learn more about recognizing the early signs of attack surveillance and find out what you can do to keep your company's confidential data off the Web.
Posted: 27 Aug 2008 | Premiered: 27 Aug 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Matching Your System Architecture to an Archiving Solution: Considerations and Best Practices
sponsored by Sunbelt Software
VIDEOCAST: Watch this videocast to hear Chief Technical Officer for Contoural Inc., an independent provider of data and storage consulting services Greg Forest discuss the important steps that must be made before implementing an email archiving solution.
Posted: 22 Aug 2008 | Premiered: 22 Aug 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Citrix Security Podcast The Power Of Server Virtualization
sponsored by Citrix
PODCAST: Tune in to this podcast to learn about Remote security, Identifying sensitive data, Matching access policies to data types, and Malicious individuals vs. unwitting exposure.
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 | Premiered: 20 Aug 2008
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Telecom Providers look to managed services to differentiate from the competition
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
PODCAST: Telecom providers need to embrace higher-margin value-added services and guarantee network service quality to distinguish themselves from the competition and position themselves for growth.
Posted: 15 Aug 2008 | Premiered: 14 Aug 2008
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The Case for Server-Based Messaging Security Solutions- Podcast
sponsored by Sunbelt Software
PODCAST: What are some of the latest, messaging-based security threats and risks to your organization? How is a server-based, security solution able to address those risks, in many cases better than a hosted or appliance-based solution?
Posted: 08 Aug 2008 | Premiered: 08 Aug 2008
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Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WEBCAST: In this webcast learn how you can use Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances to deploy advanced security while simplifying your network architecture and IT management.
Posted: 07 Aug 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Webinar: Hacking 101
sponsored by IBM
WEBCAST: See how hackers expose and then exploit vulnerabilities in Web applications. In these online sessions, leading security professionals will demonstrate the best ways to prevent attacks, find vulnerabilities, and fix them.
Posted: 29 Jul 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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COMPUTER FORENSICS DEFINITION (continued): …  to find out exactly what happened on a computer and who was responsible for it.

Forensic investigators typically follow a standard set of procedures: After physically isolating the computer in question to make sure it cannot be accidentally contaminated, investigators make a digital copy of the hard drive. Once the original hard drive has been copied, it is locked in a safe or other secure storage facility to maintain its pristine condition. All investigation is done on the digital copy.

Investigators … 
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