The Legalities and Practicalities of Computer Searches
Kevin Poulsen and Jennifer Granick explores the legalities and practicalities of computer searches at DEF CON 7, examining search-and-seizure and practical defenses.
Summary
Architecture and Background
Kevin Poulsen, Jennifer Granick present 'The Legalities and Practicalities of Computer Searches' at DEF CON 7, analyzing architectural models, operational tradecraft, and core concepts in search-and-seizure, fourth-amendment, criminal-law, digital-forensics within the policy track.
Vulnerability Analysis
The technical analysis examines implementation weaknesses, systemic exposure, and protocol edge cases across targeted infrastructure.
Exploitation and Demonstrations
Journalist Kevin Poulsen and attorney Jennifer Granick analyze the legalities and practical realities of computer searches, examining Fourth Amendment protections, federal search warrants, evidence handling, and defense strategies during computer crime raids.
Remediation and Defensive Strategies
System administrators and security practitioners receive practical defensive recommendations, auditing checks, and hardening configurations.
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