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About the Book
In today's tech-savvy world, criminal activities often leave digital fingerprints. Law enforcement agencies, big or small, need the tools and expertise to follow these trails. But what if budgets are tight? 'Budget-Friendly Bytes' demystifies the process of setting up a robust digital forensics lab without breaking the bank. Aimed at small law enforcement agencies, this guide provides step-by-step instructions, from selecting the right location to choosing essential hardware and software. Discover cost-effective training solutions, explore open-source tools, and delve into best practices for evidence handling. With real-world examples and expert insights, this book is a beacon for departments looking to navigate the digital realm safely, efficiently, and affordably.
About the Author
After serving in the US Navy for five years, Jason Wilkins began a career in firefighting and emergency medicine. While serving the community in that capacity for fourteen years he obtained associates degrees in criminal justice and computer networking from Iowa Central Community College online. He left the fire department in 2014 to pursue a network analyst position working for a global tire manufacturer. Disillusioned by a lack of mission and purpose, he returned to public safety in 2019 and began working as a crime & intelligence analyst for the local police department. It was there that he developed the agency's first digital forensics lab and started the N00B2PR04N6 blog. In 2020 he was nominated as Newcomer of the Year in the Digital Forensics 4:Cast awards and has spoken at both the SANS Digital Forensics and Magnet Forensics Summits. He currently works as an overseas contractor teaching digital forensics and is also an adjunct instructor for digital forensics and incident response at Iowa Central Community College.