Georgia Southern Computer Security Expert
Authors New Reference Book ‘Computer Forensics’
April 20, 2007
Virtually every day, news coverage can be found reporting on children who are victims of an Internet predator. In today’s digital age, trusting youths can put themselves and their families at risk by allowing computer con men to gain access to personal information.
Computer security expert Robert Newman says the average person has no idea how much information is available about him or her in cyberspace or how to prevent that information from being used against them.
Newman, a lecturer of information systems in the College of Information Technology at Georgia Southern University, said his concerns about the increase of Internet predators and computer scammers prompted him to author the new reference book "Computer Forensics: Evidence Collection and Managemen".
"My goal is to educate others about computer security," said Newman. "Numerous crimes are committed using computers and other electronic devices such as cell phones and digital cameras. The public needs to be aware of how cybercriminals operate, and first responders have to know what evidence to look for in order to bring these digital predators and scammers to justice."
While the reference work is geared toward computer users in business, law enforcement, government and education communities, Newman said he wrote the book using "everyday language" to make the information more accessible to the general public, too.
Last updated: 2007.04.20