Internet Forensics uses the combination of advanced computing techniques and human intuition to uncover clues about people and computers involved in Internet crime, most notably fraud and identity theft. All those who own websites, store vital information online or transact over the internet are always under constant threat of falling victims of internet attack. Internet forensic is therefore very important in making the internet a safe platform of transacting.
Internet forensics has become an important part of safe and secure internet usage and an integral part of criminal investigation, where money transfers and communication between parties can provide evidence, especially in white-collar crime. Internet forensic consultants can use their expertise to monitor the activities in which employees engage while logged onto the company’s network, this is especially important if there are employee’s who have access to information the company would consider as volatile or sensitive. As the internet is growing exponentially, with more people using it every day, there are more people at risk, and more people looking to take advantage of others web insecurity. The need to protect your internet presence has necessitated the emergence and emphasized the importance of internet forensics.