Minding the Bits is an introduction to the field of Digital Forensics for technologists and legal professionals.
The book provides an entry-level overview of the Digital Forensic science, its processes, types of evidence and many of its tools. The book also provides details about miscellaneous stages of a civil case (based on laws in the United States) or investigation and things to potentially consider along the way. Ultimately and regardless of legal jurisdiction, the book raises general awareness for both technologists and legal professionals to become more familiar with each other's areas.
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Jakob Wahlberg is a highly experienced Digital Forensics professional. His many years in high-tech include work in the areas of IT engineering, multimedia engineering, speech recognition, Digital Forensics and Security Intelligence. He is listed on several patents relating to speech recognition technology.
He has been working in the Digital Forensics field since 2006. He is a Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) with the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE), a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with EC-Council, a recipient of Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) from Cloud Security Alliance, and he also holds a legacy MCSE+I certification from Microsoft along with several other Azure, AI, and Compliance-specific certifications.
During his many years in the Digital Forensics field, he has worked on and/or led over 900 different cases and investigations. He has authored numerous affidavits and Expert Reports, been deposed, and has testified in court.
Fun facts: Jakob grew up in Stockholm, Sweden. He comes from a strong background in music, acting and voice-over work. He published a book of short stories in 2006.
"This book is not only a fantastic read for up-and-coming Forensics Investigators, but it helps build the roads the Legal, Privacy, and Security professional's need to think about, once the Forensics Investigator has work to do."
- KB, Director Information Security and Compliance