Not only has technology changed the science of forensics but it has also created a new forensics field, computer forensics. Michael Anderson is considered to be the father of computer forensics. He helped to develop the first computer forensic training classes for law enforcement officials. He also trained many college professors in the field and in turn helped create some of the first college level computer forensics classes.
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While new technological advances have brought many new tools for the betterment of society, they have also created new tools for criminals. Just as society has to catch up to the new advancements so must law enforcement agencies. While the field of computer forensics maybe a relatively new field, we can already feel the benefits from it. People like, Michael Anderson, have helped to level the playing field through education and increasing the general awareness of the problem and providing solutions. This allows for a safer experience for all people using technology.
ReplyDeleteIf you get a chance checkout: "The Cuckoo's Egg" by Cliff Stoll, an interesting and well written book about one man's hunt to track down a cyber criminal before cyber forensics (I like his use of a pager).
Computer Forensics is the process of using scientific knowledge for collecting, analyzing, and presenting evidence to the courts.
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