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system is globally distributed and provides a means of two-way mapping
between names and Internet addresses. The latter is of utmost importance. 561
Conclusion
Just as the capabilities of computers and their associated devices and functions
have expanded exponentially, the capacity for criminal use expands with it.
Law enforcement is creating cross-disciplinary guidelines and standards to deal
with this new type of crime. There have been great strides made in gathering
and collecting evidence both in the laboratory setting and in the field. The
intent of the user may show persistence and sophistication of methods;
however, law enforcement is ready to tackle head on the challenges offered by
these cybercriminals. A variety of methods are available to thwart them.
561 Regina Galvin, “IT Lab Brings Spy Novel Research to Life,” Homeland Security
and Information Technology insert, Defense News, p. 3.
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