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Computer Forensics in Today’s World Module 01
Module 01 – Computer Forensics in Today’s World
Lab
1 Learning about Computer Crime Policies, Programs, and Computer Forensics Laws from http://www.cybercrime.gov The Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) is responsible for implementing the department's national strategies in combating computer and intellectual property crimes worldwide. I C O N
K E Y
Lab Scenario To be an expert forensic investigator , you must be familiar with the latest technologies being used by cyber criminals. You also must know all the policies, programs, and laws if you plan to bring legal action against someone for the commission of a crime or violation of law.
Valuable information
Test your knowledge
Web exercise
Lab Objectives
Workbook review
The objective of this lab is to help students to:
Learn about news releases and case studies related to cybercrimes.
Learn about computer crime policies and programs.
Learn about computer forensics laws.
Lab Environment This lab requires:
A computer running Windows Server 2008.
A web browser with an Internet connection.
Lab Duration Time: 15 Minutes
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Overview of http://www.cybercrime.gov The Computer Crime Initiative is a comprehensive program designed to combat electronic penetrations, data theft, and cyber-attacks on critical information systems. CCIPS prevents, investigates, and prosecutes computer crimes by working with other government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions, and foreign counterparts.
Lab Task
T A S K
1
Learning about Computer Forensics
1.
Launch a web browser and go to the CCIPS homepage.
Warning: This
http://www.cybercrime.gov
to open
is external link and may not work.
The charge of intentional damage to a protected computer carries a maximum penalty of ten years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Each count of conspiracy carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
FIGURE 1.1: Cybercrime homepage
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2. Click the Computer Crime tab for detailed information regarding news releases, cybercrime laws, etc.
U.S. Secret Service special agents executing a search warrant in June 2010 at Perez’s apartment found a counterfeit credit card manufacturing operation, including nearly 21,000 stolen credit card numbers and related information in his computers and email accounts.
FIGURE 1.2: Cybercrime – Computer Crime
3. Click the News Releases tab in the Computer Crime field, to find a list of the latest news related to computer crimes
FIGURE 1.3: Cybercrime – News Releases
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4. Click the Cases tab on the Computer Crime tab. This provides a sample case chart for computer crimes that were prosecuted under the computer crime statute, 18 U.S.C. §1030.
U.S. Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Alice Fisher, Acting United States Attorney Stephen J. Sorenson, and Timothy Fuhrman, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Salt Lake City, announced today that Ryan Fisher, age 23, of Vernal, Utah, has been charged in a one-count criminal indictment for intentionally damaging a protected computer.
FIGURE 1.4: Cybercrime – cases
5. Click the Policy & Programs tab in the Computer Crime field. This will familiarize you with all the policies and programs that have been introduced to prevent cybercrime.
On June 12, 2001, Assistant Attorney General Michael Chertoff testified before the Members of the Subcommittee on Crime of the Committee on the Judiciary. In his statement he addressed the nature of cybercrime and the department’s current efforts to combat that problem.
FIGURE 1.5: Cybercrime – policy and programs
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6. Click the International tab in the Computer Crime field. This will introduce you to some of the global threats related to computer crime and how the Department of Justice is working with foreign governments to address them.
On September 22, 2006, the President signed the United States instrument of ratification for the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime. The United States became a party to the Convention upon despoit of the instrument of ratification at the Council of Europe on September 29, 2006. The Convention entered into force for the United States on January 1, 2007.
FIGURE 1.6: Cybercrime – International
7. Click the Legal Resources tab in the Computer Crime field for a detailed list of computer forensics laws.
On October 26, 2001, the United States of America Patriot Act of 2001 was enacted into law. Within the Act, several laws relating to computer crime and electronic evidence have been amended.
FIGURE 1.7: Cybercrime – Legal Resources
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Lab Analysis Record some of the cybercrime cases and laws that have been enforced to prevent cybercrime.
PLEASE TALK TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS RELATED TO THIS LAB.
Lab Questions 1.
2.
List the federal criminal statutes related to computer intrusion and other computer- and network-based offenses. What is the mission of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)?
Internet Connection Required Yes
No
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