New York, NY– August 8, 2008 – James M. Aquilina, Executive Managing Director and Deputy General Counsel of Stroz Friedberg, Cameron H. Malin, Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Eoghan Casey, leading computer forensics expert, have collaborated on the most comprehensive book to date on investigating malicious code attacks. These authors provide practical advice on investigating malicious code threats and attacks gained from their experience either prosecuting high stakes cases or working on behalf of leading global companies to protect enterprises from this elusive and growing threat, one that can quickly jeopardize customer loyalty, business operations, and reputation.
The book, entitled Malware Forensics: Investigating and Analyzing Malicious Code, covers the emerging field of live digital forensics, where investigators examine computers and networks systems to collect and preserve critical data during a live incident that may be lost if the system is shut down or immediately remediated. “Often companies have no idea what hit them, as malicious code spreads so quickly from the initially infected computer to the entire network to bring business operations to a grinding halt,” remarked James Aquilina, co-author. “The threat is real, growing, and increasingly more destructive; our book provides proven techniques on how to identify and capture the best evidence of these live events and curb the resulting damage,“ he added. The book’s content focuses on identifying and capturing malicious code and relevant evidence of its effect on the compromised system by using live forensics and evidence collection methodologies applicable to Windows and Linux operating systems. The book also provides clear and concise guidance on how to forensically capture and examine physical and process computer memory as a key investigative step in malicious code forensics. Finally, the book covers the legal ramifications of malware attacks to guide companies on how best to coordinate efforts across IT, legal, finance, marketing and other business units to achieve the most effective response for affected stakeholders.
The book has been published by Elsevier, the world’s leading publisher of scientific and technology information, and is available for purchase online at Amazon.com. For friends and family of Stroz Friedberg, a special 20% discount and free shipping is available online. Click here for a complimentary chapter download.
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Stroz Friedberg, LLC is a leading consulting and technical services firm specializing in digital forensics, electronic discovery solutions, data breach and computer crime response, cyber security, anti-money laundering, and online and corporate investigations. Our unique approach combines a deep understanding of legal issues and effective investigative techniques with unparalleled technical prowess, derived from our proven experience as former senior Federal investigative agents and prosecutors, and industry-leading digital forensic analysts. Working at the cutting edge of law, policy, and technology, we provide technical assistance and strategic advice to help clients effectively manage digital risks. Learn more about our capabilities and experience at www.strozllc.com.