Cybercrime and Cloud Forensics: Applications for Investigation Processes

Edited by Ruan shortly after he completed his PhD from the University College Dublin, Ireland, this volume contains 14 essays introducing readers to the science and practice of a brand new field. The chapters examine issues and applications concerning new security models for cloud-based storage and the related concepts of forensic readiness, virtual forensics, and search and seizure. Other chapters delve into the ramifications of the legal process required for a cloud investigation and data recovery. Practices based on actual experience are offered in chapters by researchers at the U. of Bristol, the UK; Demokritus U. of Thrace, Greece; the U. of Pernambuco, Brazil; and EBSL Technologies International. The other contributors are at academic and commercial institutions in Europe, Australia, and North America.

As information security professionals, we are still struggling to find an acceptable risk management strategy that encourages cloud computing for enterprises. The best part of this scholarly publication is that it starts with an introduction to the ecosystem, and by the end, has completely covered the promises, challenges, potential downsides, and strategies of cloud forensics.