An explanation of the basic principles of data
This book explains the basic principles of data as buildingblocks of electronic evidential matter, which are used in a cyberforensics investigations. The entire text is written with noreference to a particular operation system or environment, thus itis applicable to all work environments, cyber investigationscenarios, and technologies. The text is written in astep-by-step manner, beginning with the elementary buildingblocks of data progressing upwards to the representation andstorage of information. It inlcudes practical examples andillustrations throughout to guide the reader.

ALBERT J. MARCELLA, JR., PHD, CISA, CISM, is President of Business Automation Consultants, LLC, a global information technology and management consulting firm providing IT management consulting, audit and security reviews, and training. He is an internationally recognized public speaker, researcher, workshop and seminar leader, and an author of numerous articles and books on various IT, audit, and security related subjects.
FREDERIC GUILLOSSOU, CISSP, CCE, is an Information Security Analyst with TALX, a division of Equifax. He regularly trains on intrusion prevention systems and has successfully led a number of forensic investigations in the field.