Data Recovery Techniques for Computer Forensics.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Khang, Alex.

Contributor:

Dhankhar, Sanchit.

Bhardwaj, Sandeep.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Data recovery (Computer science).

Electronic evidence.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (347 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Sharjah : Bentham Science Publishers, 2025.

Summary:

Data Recovery Techniques for Computer Forensics is a practical and comprehensive reference designed for professionals, students, and researchers in digital forensics, data recovery, and information security. This handbook provides clear, structured guidance on essential principles and practical techniques for recovering lost or compromised digital data in forensic investigations. The book begins with the fundamentals of data recovery and examines the major causes of data loss, including software errors and hardware failures. It then explores contemporary data protection technologies and delves into the structure and organization of hard disks, laying a solid foundation for understanding data storage systems. Specialized chapters cover the recovery and management of various file systems, including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, along with methods for partition recovery and an introduction to dynamic disk management. The final section introduces essential data security software used to protect and recover digital information. Key Features Covers basic and applied data recovery concepts for forensic applicationsExplains causes of data loss and modern data protection technologiesDetailed chapters on hard disk structure, data organization, and partition recoveryPractical guidance on managing and recovering FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS file systemsIntroduces dynamic disk configurations and essential data security tools Readership Forensic analysts, IT professionals, forensics trainees, students, and researchers.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

End User License Agreement

Contents

Preface

List of Contributors

Elementary Knowledge of Data Recovery

Heena Dhiman1,*, Sachin Dhiman2, Manni Rohilla2,3, Rishabh Chaudhary5, Anjali Garg2,4, Sanchit Dhankhar2, Nitika Garg2, Monika Saini3,5 and Samrat Chauhan2

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANCE OF DATA RECOVERY

COMMON CAUSES OF DATA LOSS

BASICS OF FILE SYSTEMS

Overview of File Systems

How File Systems Manage Data

STORAGE MEDIA AND DATA RETRIEVAL

Storage Media Types

Types of Storage Media

Impact of Storage Media on Data Recovery

Best Practices for Handling Storage Media

DATA RECOVERY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

Introduction to Data Recovery Software

Hardware-Based Data Recovery

Software-Based Data Recovery

Choosing the Right Tools for the Job

Common Data Recovery Scenarios

Formatted Drives and Recovery

Corrupted Files and Data Reconstruction

Preventive Measures and Backup Strategies

Importance of Regular Backups Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

981-5274-67-8

OCLC:

1519863332