Wireless Network Analysis (From Handbook of Computer Crime Investigation: Forensic Tools and Technology, P 283-313, 2002, Eoghan Casey, ed, -- See NCJ-195111)

• NCJ Number: 195120
• Author(s): K. Edward Gibbs; David F. Clark
• Date Published: 2002
• Length: 31 pages
• Sale Source: Academic Press, Inc
• Publication Format: Book (Softbound)
• Publication Type: Report (Technical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This chapter is designed to introduce the forensic expert to the possible types and locations of digital evidence in a wireless network.

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of how to find and retrieve digital evidence contained in a wireless network. The authors begin by explaining about the use of wireless networks, especially as it concerns investigators who are searching for digital evidence. They also explain what types of digital evidence are likely to be found within a wireless network and how to gather such evidence. The authors point out that many aspects of the wireless networks they describe in this chapter can be generalized to other type of wireless networks. An introduction to Position Determining Equipment and Location Based Services is offered as well as a discussion about Wireless LAN technology. Figures