TABLE OF CONTENTS This section summarizes the features and advantages of a large number of software forensics tools. For detailed information and technical reports it is always best to view the vendor Web sites as well as organizations that conduct technical reviews and evaluations such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Computer Forensic Tools Testing project (CFTT) web site contains additional valuable information:
http://www.cftt.nist.gov/disk_imaging.htm
http://www.cftt.nist.gov/presentations.htm
http://www.cftt.nist.gov/software_write_block.htm
The information presented in this chapter is heavily based on the assertions of the various vendors who make the products listed in the chapter. Much of the information has been taken from the vendors product sheets. The Computer Forensic Tools Testing project is a good source of comparative data when deciding between these vendors.
Visual TimeAnalyzer, shown in Figure 6.1, automatically tracks all computer usage and presents detailed, richly illustrated reports. You can easily log individual users or specific projects and compile detailed accounts of time spent within each program. The program helps track work time, pauses, projects, costs, software, and internet use and gives parents control over their children s use of the personal computer.
The software has some privacy safeguards and does not monitor all user data such as passwords and personal documents. Unlike spyware, it does not record specific keystrokes or run screen captures as a background process.
Software functions:
User supervision: Get detailed accounts of working hours and breaks.
Computer supervision: Monitor the...
