Using Network Forensic Tools for Analysis and Investigation at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

Abstract

In the world of computer security. The security of networks has become a very important field. More importantly, the tools to provide security cannot guarantee a completely secure network. Is because of that situation that the network forensic field is growing tremendously. If the expectancy of a breach on network, has increased over the years, network forensic examiners need to investigate and analyze traffic. Knowing that there will be a network completely secure, there has to be a change in the state of mind for a more investigative mind oriented and it is with the help forensic tools that investigation and analysis can be done. With the help of these tools, detailed information about what is going in and out of the network, can be analyzed. The explanation of the use of these tools is key for people to understand how to use them and maximize their use. Key Terms - Forensic Tools, Network Forensic, Packet Sniffer, Privacy.