William Oettinger - Learn Computer Forensics

A beginner's guide to searching, analyzing, and securing digital evidence

William Oettinger

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This book is dedicated to IACIS and the pioneers of this field whom I have had the privilege of meeting and learning from. Mike Anderson and Will Docken were some of the first professionals I met and they had a significant impact on me as I started in this field. I want to thank Eric Zimmerman, Harlan Carvey, Brett Shavers, and Steve Whalen for all of the work they do for the forensics community. Your information sharing and work have impacted me and helped me grow as an examiner. There is a long list of people who contributed to my success that I want to thank: Larry Smith, David Papargiris, Tom Keller, Dave McCain, Steve Williams, Scott Pearson, Scot Bradeen, Matt Presser, Mike Webber, and everyone else who has helped me along the way.

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William Oettinger is a veteran technical trainer and investigator. He is a retired police officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and a retired CID agent with the United States Marine Corps. He is a professional with over 20 years' experience in academic, local, military, federal, and international law enforcement organizations, where he acquired his multifaceted experience in IT, digital forensics, security operations, law enforcement, criminal investigations, policy, and procedure development. He has earned an MSc from Tiffin University, Ohio. He works for Bilecki and Tipon LLLC and the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). When not working, he likes to spend time with his wife and his two miniature schnauzers.

Peter Phurchpean is an investigator with the Computer Crimes Investigation Unit, California Highway Patrol. He has been with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) since 2002. He has been a member of the CHP's Computer Crimes Investigation Unit for the past 7 years as a digital forensic analyst and investigator. During his time with the unit, he has been responsible for investigating computer crimes against the State of California, ranging from network intrusions against State agencies to child exploitation cases. He is experienced in the analysis of computers, smartphones, and network systems. He has also successfully obtained computer forensic certifications through the California Department of Justice and many other institutions besides.

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