A Domain is a group of computers that can be accessed from other computers on the same network, as an example, the Internet defines Domains via an IP address and all systems sharing the same IP are on the same Domain. A Domain Controller is a computer server that stores and manages the account and […]
Computer Security Authentication
Authentication Authentication is the identification of a specific user in order to provide them with access to the areas or data that they are permitted. Authentication could be via a password, passcode, ID smart card, fingerprint or retina scan etc. Passwords Passwords can be cracked by an attacker via different techniques including: Brute Force Attack […]
The Device and The Volume Serial Number
The Difference Between The Device and Volume Serial Numbers on a USB Device A USB device normally contains 2 unique serial number identifiers, a device serial number and a volume serial number. The device serial number is embedded within the firmware of the device and is only visible from an examination of the device itself, […]
What is the DNS Domain Name System?
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a naming system for devices connected to a network, including the Internet. The DNS translates names to the IP addresses needed to identify computers, servers and other devices and services. It means that, instead of needing to remember the IP address that contains a website, the user only needs to know the […]
Vehicle Forensics – Murder of Gerald Corrigan
Vehicle Forensic Evidence in the Investigation of the Murder of Gerald Corrigan Gerald Corrigan, 74, and Marie Bailey were at home on Anglesey, North Wales on the night of 18th April 2019. Marie had gone to bed early and left Gerald watching TV. At around 0030 hrs the TV lost it’s signal and so Gerald […]