Computação forense e suas ferramentas de investigação criminal

Abstract

In this article we will talk about forensic computing, what it is, what are its tools and its methods that are used in computer experts. In thesis, forensic computing is the science that comprises the acquisition, prevention, recovery and analysis of computational evidence, data that have been electronically processed and stored in files. This article was based on the study of forensic computing. To acquire the necessary knowledge to elaborate the project, the subjects about forensic computation, its legal implications, how to acquire, preserve, analyze and present the data of an investigation were studied. About the analysis of evidence of a cyber-crime, its concepts, characteristics, mechanisms, security policies and forms of protection. In each step, it was described in detail and presented through flowcharts for better understanding. At the end of this article we will be able to give you a certain notion of the important role of this subject in the technologically developed society. We will know the real value of the subject, since every day the human being is strongly linked to technology, which besides bringing several benefits, such as connection, automation among others, also brings the bad side of becoming a target of virtual crimes.