Information Security: Principles and Practices 2nd Edition by Jim Breithaupt, Mark S. Merkow

Exercise 3

Interview an IS Specialist

1. Identify and interview an IS specialist whose job it is to gather evidence for computer crimes.

2. Ask him/her to discuss as fully as possible the nature of the crimes. (Note: Investigators love talking about their jobs!)

3. What tools and techniques did he or she use to determine the culprit(s)?

4. How successful were any prosecutions of lawsuits brought against the perpetrators?

Step 1 of 4

Interview an IS specialist

1. The problem requires an interview of an Information Security Specialist. The specialist in question deals with computer crime forensics and evidence. Such a specialist can be found primarily at IT organizations and cyber-crime divisions of police forces.

The specialist will preferably have qualifications that include a degree in computer science and certifications such as CISSP, MCSE and Security+. The specialist may also have detailed knowledge of security tools, technologies and best practices and have experience in network, systems, and information asset protection.