The Cyber Crime and Cyber Terrorism Investigators’ Handbook is an authoritative and accessible collection of chapters which provides security practitioners with a trusted reference and resource to guide them through the complexities and operational challenges of effectively investigating cyber crime and cyber terrorism (CC/CT). Enriched with case studies, explanations of key challenges and strategic responses, this unique volume shall support the increasing role and responsibility of all Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) to tackle online criminal activity and prepare for cyber-based attacks.

This book is divided into three interrelated parts:

Part one consists of eight chapters. They address the fundamental aspects of cyber crime and cyber terrorism (CC/CT) from a practitioner's perspective. This section also addresses the notion of cyberspace for LEAs and considers the definition of CC and CT from multi-jurisdictional representation. It also provides an overview of the investigative considerations for tackling CC and CT, addressing the key investigation processes, principals and workflows needed for understanding of CC/CT.

Part two consists of five chapters and explores some of the key case studies related to CC/CT. The case studies help to provide the reader with a broad knowledge of the previous instances of CC/CT and cyber attacks. Lessons learnt from existing cases provide practitioners and LEAs with the knowledge and understanding of the diversity across the subject area. The chapters focus on how the internet is being used for cyber crime and terrorist activity and is essential reading for all cyber investigators. Two chapters provide classification tools focusing upon human centric taxonomy for cyber crime motives and the classification system from a technological perspective.

Part three consists of five chapters and addresses some of the contemporary topics in the context of CC/CT such as Big Data and social media, considering these in the framework of LEAs environment. It explores and informs the reader on the wider facets of CC/CT which remain important contextual elements for all cyber investigators’ understanding of their operating environment.

The three parts of the volume can be considered independently, and each chapter can also be considered and used independently but collectively, they provide the practitioners with a holistic view of the operational challenges of contemporary CC/CT. This new volume shall be accompanied by additional online learning support materials which will provide the reader with up-to-date resources, so they can stay informed on issues related to CC/CT.

This new contribution to CC/CT knowledge shall be a welcome introduction to the resource library of LEAs and security professionals, following a multi-disciplinary philosophy, being supported by leading experts across academia, private industry, and government agencies. The Cyber Crime and Cyber Terrorism Investigators’ Handbook juxtaposes practical experience and, where appropriate, policy guidance, with academic commentaries and technical advice to illustrate the complexity of cyber investigations. The reading of this volume shall ensure all security practitioners are better informed to carry out their CC/CT investigative responsibilities to protect the citizens they serve.