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Fundamental Computing Forensics for Africa

A Case Study of the Science in Nigeria

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  • Focuses on the application of computational aspects of forensic science for solving crimes in Africa
  • Reviews the state of the art in computing forensics for researchers in Nigeria, supported by practical case studies
  • Motivates readers to work towards establishing a greater application of forensic science in Nigeria, and in Africa in general

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Computer Science (BRIEFSCOMPUTER)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
  2. Introduction

    • Aamo Iorliam
    Pages 1-2
  3. History of Forensic Science

    • Aamo Iorliam
    Pages 3-16
  4. Subdivisions of Forensic Science

    • Aamo Iorliam
    Pages 17-56
  5. Forensics and Biometrics Importance

    • Aamo Iorliam
    Pages 69-84
  6. Back Matter

    Pages 93-94

About this book

This book presents a general introduction to the computational aspects of forensic science, covering the different tools needed for forensic investigations, the importance of forensics and biometrics, and the use of Benford’s law for biometrics and network traffic analysis. It specifically focuses on the application of these techniques in Africa, and how they can be of benefit in the investigation of crime in Nigeria in particular.


Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria

    Aamo Iorliam

About the author

Dr. Iorliam Aamo has been a lecturer at the Department of Mathematics/Computer Science, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria since 2010. A leading researcher, he was awarded an MSc with distinction in Forensic Computing from Coventry University, UK. He then moved to the University of Surrey, UK, where he obtained his PhD in Computer Science, focusing on the application of power laws to forensics, biometrics and network traffic analysis.

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eBook USD 39.99
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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