Toward Understanding the Challenges and Countermeasures in Computer Anti-Forensics

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Author(s): Kamal Dahbur (New York Institute of Technology, Jordan)and Bassil Mohammad (New York Institute of Technology, Jordan)
Copyright: 2013
Pages: 14
Source title: Cloud Computing Advancements in Design, Implementation, and Technologies
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Shadi Aljawarneh (Isra University, Jordan)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-1879-4.ch013

Keywords: Business & Management / Electronic Services & Service Science / Engineering Science Reference / High Performance Computing

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The term computer anti-forensics (CAF) generally refers to a set of tactical and technical measures intended to circumvent the efforts and objectives of the field of computer and network forensics (CF). Many scientific techniques, procedures, and technological tools have evolved and effectively applied in the field of CF to assist scientists and investigators in acquiring and analyzing digital evidence for the purpose of solving cases that involve the use or misuse of computer systems. CAF has emerged as a CF counterpart that plants obstacles throughout the path of computer investigations. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the challenges introduced by anti-forensics, explore various CAF mechanisms, tools, and techniques, provide a coherent classification for them, and discuss their effectiveness. Moreover, the authors discuss the challenges in implementing effective countermeasures against these techniques. A set of recommendations are presented with future research opportunities.

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