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On Digital Forensics

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2024

• On determining the age of questioned digital documents Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “On determining the age of questioned digital documents”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics XX. Ed. by E Kurkowski and S Shenoi. Advances in Information and Communication Technology. In press. Springer, 2024

2022

• The Examination of Questioned Digital Documents Customized From a Database Abstract BibTeX entry
  O. M. Adedayo and M. S. Olivier. “The Examination of Questioned Digital Documents Customized From a Database”. In: AAFS 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting. (Oral presentation; abstract included in proceedings). Seattle, WA, USA, Feb. 2022

2021

• Using programmed execution as a scientific principle for examining questioned digital documents Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “Using programmed execution as a scientific principle for examining questioned digital documents”. In: Current Problems of Forensic Expertology, Criminalistics and Criminal Procedure. Invited presentation. Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, Dec. 2021, pp. 27–31
• The Questions of Digital Forensics — Cues from Forensic Science BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “The Questions of Digital Forensics — Cues from Forensic Science”. In: Seventeenth Annual IFIP WG 11.9 International Conference on Digital Forensics. Invited keynote presentation. Online, Feb. 2021
• The links between digital forensics and the metaphorical physical bases of digital constructs Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “The links between digital forensics and the metaphorical physical bases of digital constructs”. In: International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS2020) meeting. Accepted for presentation; conference cancelled due to Covid-19. Sydney, Australia, May 2021

2020

• The Authenticity of Questioned Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)-Signed Digital Documents Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “The Authenticity of Questioned Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)-Signed Digital Documents”. In: AAFS 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting. (Oral presentation; abstract included in proceedings). Anaheim, CA, USA, Feb. 2020
• On Generic Digital Forensic Readiness Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “On Generic Digital Forensic Readiness”. In: AAFS 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting. (Oral presentation; abstract included in proceedings). Anaheim, CA, USA, Feb. 2020
• Digital forensics and the big data deluge — some concerns based on Ramsey Theory Full text Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M. S. Olivier. “Digital forensics and the big data deluge — some concerns based on Ramsey Theory”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics XVI. Ed. by G Peterson and S Shenoi. Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Springer, 2020, pp. 3–23

2019

• Medico-legal examinations as a paradigm for digital examinations Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “Medico-legal examinations as a paradigm for digital examinations”. In: Program and Abstracts — The Eleventh ISABS Conference on Forensic and Anthropologic Genetics and Mayo Clinic Lectures in Individualized Medicine. Ed. by D. Primorac, M. Schanfield, S. Vuc-Pavlović, M. Kayser, and T. Ördög. Invited paper. International Society for Applied and Biological Sciences, June 2019, p. 97
• Evaluation of Smartphone Data using a Reference Architecture Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  H. Pieterse, M. S. Olivier, and R. van Heerden. “Evaluation of Smartphone Data using a Reference Architecture”. In: International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics 11.2 (2019), pp. 160–182
• Classifying the Authenticity of Evaluated Smartphone Data Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  H. Pieterse, M. S. Olivier, and R. van Heerden. “Classifying the Authenticity of Evaluated Smartphone Data”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics XV. Ed. by G Peterson and S Shenoi. Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Springer, 2019, pp. 39–57
• Detecting Manipulated Smartphone Data on Android and iOS Devices Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  H. Pieterse, M. S. Olivier, and R. van Heerden. “Detecting Manipulated Smartphone Data on Android and iOS Devices”. In: Information Security. 17th International Conference, ISSA 2018, Pretoria, South Africa, August 15–16, 2018, Revised Selected Papers. Ed. by H. S. Venter, M. Loock, M. Coetzee, M. Eloff, and J. H. P. Eloff. Vol. 973. Communications in Computer and Information Science. Springer, 2019, pp. 89–103

2018

• Smartphone data evaluation model: Identifying authentic smartphone data Full text Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  H. Pieterse, M. S. Olivier, and R. van Heerden. “Smartphone data evaluation model: Identifying authentic smartphone data”. In: Digital Investigation 24 (Feb. 2018), pp. 11–24
• NoSQL databases: forensic attribution implications Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  W. K. Hauger and M. S. Olivier. “NoSQL databases: forensic attribution implications”. In: SAIEE Africa Research Journal 109.2 (June 2018), pp. 119–132

2017

• Forensic attribution in NoSQL databases Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  W. Hauger and M. S. Olivier. “Forensic attribution in NoSQL databases”. In: 2017 Information Security for South Africa (ISSA). Ed. by H. S. Venter, M Loock, M Coetzee, M. M. Eloff, and J. H. P. Eloff. IEEE, Aug. 2017, pp. 74–82
• Establishing Findings in Digital Forensic Examinations Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  O. Oyelami and M. S. Olivier. “Establishing Findings in Digital Forensic Examinations”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics XIII. Ed. by G. Peterson and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2017, pp. 3–21
• Evaluating the Authenticity of Smartphone Evidence Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  H. Pieterse, M. S. Olivier, and R. van Heerden. “Evaluating the Authenticity of Smartphone Evidence”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics XIII. Ed. by G. Peterson and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2017, pp. 41–61

2016

• Digital forensic science: A manifesto Full text Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M. S. Olivier. “Digital forensic science: A manifesto”. In: South African Computer Journal 28.2 (2016). Editorial, pp. 46–49
• On the Morality of Teaching Students IT Crime Skills Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M. S. Olivier. “On the Morality of Teaching Students IT Crime Skills”. In: ICT Education. 45th Annual Conference of the Southern African Computer Lecturers’ Association (SACLA 2016), Cullinan, South Africa, July 5–6, 2016, Revised Selected Papers. Ed. by S. Gruner. Invited keynote lecture. 2016, pp. 3–21
• The design of smartphone evidence awareness (SEAWARE) training Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  I. Z. Dlamini, M. S. Olivier, and M. Grobler. “The design of smartphone evidence awareness (SEAWARE) training”. In: Issues in Information Systems 2 (2016), pp. 170–182
• The smartphone evidence awareness framework for the users Abstract BibTeX entry
  I. Z. Dlamini, M. S. Olivier, and M. Grobler. “The smartphone evidence awareness framework for the users”. In: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ICCWS 2016). Ed. by T. Zlateva and V. Greiman. Mar. 2016
• Reference Architecture for Android Applications to Support the Detection of Manipulated Evidence Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site Publisher site
  H. Pieterse, M. S. Olivier, and R. van Heerden. “Reference Architecture for Android Applications to Support the Detection of Manipulated Evidence”. In: SAIEE Africa Research Journal (June 2016), pp. 106–117
• On the Need for Social Contract Theory in the Ethics of Digital Forensics Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “On the Need for Social Contract Theory in the Ethics of Digital Forensics”. In: AAFS 68th Annual Scientific Meeting. (Oral presentation; abstract included in proceedings). Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Feb. 2016
• On a scientific theory of digital forensics Full (protected) Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M. S. Olivier. “On a scientific theory of digital forensics”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics XII. Ed. by G. Peterson and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2016, pp. 3–24

2015

• Towards a digital forensic science Full text Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M. S. Olivier. “Towards a digital forensic science”. In: Information Security for South Africa (ISSA). Ed. by H. S. Venter, M Loock, M Coetzee, M. M. Eloff, and S Flowerday. IEEE, Aug. 2015
• Playing Hide-and-Seek: Detecting the Manipulation of Android Timestamps Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  H. Pieterse, M. S. Olivier, and R. van Heerden. “Playing Hide-and-Seek: Detecting the Manipulation of Android Timestamps”. In: Information Security for South Africa (ISSA). Ed. by H. S. Venter, M Loock, M Coetzee, M. M. Eloff, and S Flowerday. IEEE, Aug. 2015
• The state of Database Forensic research Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  W. Hauger and M. S. Olivier. “The state of Database Forensic research”. In: Information Security for South Africa (ISSA). Ed. by H. S. Venter, M Loock, M Coetzee, M. M. Eloff, and S Flowerday. IEEE, Aug. 2015
• Beacons and their uses for digital forensics purposes Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  L. L. Lubbe and M. S. Olivier. “Beacons and their uses for digital forensics purposes”. In: 2015 Information Security for South Africa (ISSA). 2015, pp. 1–6
• The Impact of Triggers on Forensic Acquisition and Analysis of Databases Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  W. K. Hauger and M. S. Olivier. “The Impact of Triggers on Forensic Acquisition and Analysis of Databases”. In: SAIEE Africa Research Journal 106.2 (2015), pp. 64–73
• Ideal Log Setting For Database Forensics Reconstruction Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  O. M. Adedayo and M. S. Olivier. “Ideal Log Setting For Database Forensics Reconstruction”. In: Digital Investigation 12 (2015), pp. 27–40
• Modelling Digital Autopsies on Medical Autopsies Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “Modelling Digital Autopsies on Medical Autopsies”. In: American Academy of Forensic Sciences 67th Annual Scientific Meeting. Orlando, FL, USA, 2015
• Notions of “Hypothesis” in Digital Forensics Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  S. Tewelde, M. S. Olivier, and S. Gruner. “Notions of “Hypothesis” in Digital Forensics”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics XI. Ed. by G. Peterson and S. Shenoi. Vol. 462. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Springer, 2015, pp. 29–43
• Determining Trigger Involvement During Forensic Attribution in Databases Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  W. Hauger and M. S. Olivier. “Determining Trigger Involvement During Forensic Attribution in Databases”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics XI. Ed. by G. Peterson and S. Shenoi. Vol. 462. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Springer, 2015, pp. 163–177
• Using Yin’s Approach to Case Studies as a Paradigm for Conducting Examinations Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  O. Oyelami and M. S. Olivier. “Using Yin’s Approach to Case Studies as a Paradigm for Conducting Examinations”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics XI. Ed. by G. Peterson and S. Shenoi. Vol. 462. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Springer, 2015, pp. 45–59

2014

• Database Forensics BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “Database Forensics”. In: Official (ISC)2® Guide to the CCFP CBK. Ed. by P. Stephenson. CRC, 2014, pp. 683–706
• Malware Forensics BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “Malware Forensics”. In: Official (ISC)2® Guide to the CCFP CBK. Ed. by P. Stephenson. CRC, 2014, pp. 707–737
• A Near-Miss Management System to Facilitate Forensic Investigation of Software Failures Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. Bihina Bella, J. H. P. Eloff, and M. S. Olivier. “A Near-Miss Management System to Facilitate Forensic Investigation of Software Failures”. In: Proceedings of the 13th European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security. Ed. by A. Liaropoulos and G. Tsihrintzis. Academic Conferences, 2014, pp. 233–241
• The role of triggers in database forensics Full text Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  W. K. Hauger and M. S. Olivier. “The role of triggers in database forensics”. In: Information Security South Africa 2014 (ISSA 2014). Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 2014
• Database Application Schema Forensics Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  H. Beyers, M. S. Olivier, and G. P. Hancke. “Database Application Schema Forensics”. In: South African Computer Journal 55 (2014)
• Combining fundamentals, traditions, practice, and science in a digital forensics course Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “Combining fundamentals, traditions, practice, and science in a digital forensics course”. In: South African Computer Lecturers’ Association Conference 2014 (SACLA 2014). Port Elizabeth, South Africa, June 2014
• Querying Different Configurations Simultaneously to Conduct Database Forensic Examinations Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “Querying Different Configurations Simultaneously to Conduct Database Forensic Examinations”. In: AAFS 66th Annual Scientific Meeting. Seattle, WA, USA, 2014
• Smartphones as Distributed Witnesses for Digital Forensics Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  H. Pieterse and M. S. Olivier. “Smartphones as Distributed Witnesses for Digital Forensics”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics X. Ed. by G. Peterson and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2014, pp. 237–251
• Schema Reconstruction in Database Forensics Full text Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  O. M. Adedayo and M. S. Olivier. “Schema Reconstruction in Database Forensics”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics X. Ed. by G. Peterson and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2014, pp. 101–116

2013

• On the Scientific Maturity of Digital Forensics Research Full (protected) Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M. S. Olivier and S. Gruner. “On the Scientific Maturity of Digital Forensics Research”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics IX. Ed. by G. Peterson and S. Shenoi. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology — Advances in Digital Forensics. Springer, 2013, pp. 33–49
• On Complex Crimes and Digital Forensics Full text Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M. S. Olivier. “On Complex Crimes and Digital Forensics”. In: Information Security in Diverse Computing Environments. Ed. by A. V. D. M. Kayem and C. Meinel. IGI, 2014, pp. 230–244
• On the completeness of reconstructed data for database forensics Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  O. M. Adedayo and M. S. Olivier. “On the completeness of reconstructed data for database forensics”. In: Digital Forensics and Cyber Crime. Ed. by M. Rogers and K. C. Seigfried-Spellar. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering 114. Springer, 2013, pp. 220–238

2012

• Using Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing to Manage Digital Forensic Readiness in Large Organisations Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  K. Reddy, H. S. Venter, and M. S. Olivier. “Using Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing to Manage Digital Forensic Readiness in Large Organisations”. In: Information Systems Frontiers 14.5 (2012), pp. 1061–1077
• ‘Have you no remembrance of anything remarkable as you came up the hill?’ — The challenge of network forensics Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M. S. Olivier. “‘Have you no remembrance of anything remarkable as you came up the hill?’ — The challenge of network forensics”. In: The 2012 International Network Conference (INC 2012). Invited keynote address. Port Elizabeth, South Africa: iTunes University, July 2012
• Improving system availability with near-miss analysis Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M. A. Bihina Bella, J. H. P. Eloff, and M. S. Olivier. “Improving system availability with near-miss analysis”. In: Network Security (Oct. 2012), pp. 18–20
• Cloud Separation: Stuck inside the cloud Full text Full (protected) Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  W. Delport and M. S. Olivier. “Cloud Separation: Stuck inside the cloud”. In: Trust, Privacy and Security in Digital Business — 9th International conference, TrustBus, 2012 Vienna, Austria, September 2012, Proceedings. Ed. by S. Fischer-Hübner, S. Katsikas, and G. Quirchmayr. LNCS 7449. Springer, 2012, pp. 36–49
• Database forensics Full text BibTeX entry
  O. M. Fasan and M. S. Olivier. “Database forensics”. In: Proceedings of the NCS ReCITI. Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, July 2012
• Correctness proof for database reconstruction algorithm Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  O. M. Fasan and M. S. Olivier. “Correctness proof for database reconstruction algorithm”. In: Digital Investigation 9.2 (2012), pp. 138–150
• On Dimensions of Reconstruction in Database Forensics Abstract BibTeX entry
  O. M. Fasan and M. S. Olivier. “On Dimensions of Reconstruction in Database Forensics”. In: Seventh International Annual Workshop on Digital Forensics & Incident Analysis (WDFIA). Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, June 2012, pp. 97–106
• Arguments and Methods for Database Data Model Forensics Abstract BibTeX entry
  H. Q. Beyers, M. S. Olivier, and G. P. Hancke. “Arguments and Methods for Database Data Model Forensics”. In: Seventh International Workshop on Digital Forensics & Incident Analysis (WDFIA). Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, June 2012, pp. 139–149
• Isolating instances in the cloud Full text Full (protected) Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  W. Delport and M. S. Olivier. “Isolating instances in the cloud”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics VIII. Ed. by G. Peterson and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2012, pp. 187–200
• Reconstruction in Database Forensics Full text Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  O. M. Fasan and M. S. Olivier. “Reconstruction in Database Forensics”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics VIII. Ed. by G. Peterson and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2012, pp. 273–287
• Using Internal Depth to Aid Stereoscopic Image Splicing Detection Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M.-A. Fouché and M. S. Olivier. “Using Internal Depth to Aid Stereoscopic Image Splicing Detection”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics VIII. Ed. by G. Peterson and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2012, pp. 319–333
• Data Hiding Techniques for Database Environments Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  H. Pieterse and M. S. Olivier. “Data Hiding Techniques for Database Environments”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics VIII. Ed. by G. Peterson and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2012, pp. 289–301
• Finding File Fragments in the Cloud Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  D. Ras and M. S. Olivier. “Finding File Fragments in the Cloud”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics VIII. Ed. by G. Peterson and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2012, pp. 169–185

2011

• Detecting non-stereoscopic to stereoscopic image splicing with the use of disparity maps Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M.-A. Fouché and M. S. Olivier. “Detecting non-stereoscopic to stereoscopic image splicing with the use of disparity maps”. In: Proceedings of the South African Institute of Computer Scientists and Information Technologists Conference on Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership in a Diverse, Multidisciplinary Environment. SAICSIT ’11. Cape Town, South Africa: ACM, 2011, pp. 271–274. isbn: 978-1-4503-0878-6
• Proposing a Digital Operational Forensic Investigation Process Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. A. Bihina Bella, M. S. Olivier, and J. H. P. Eloff. “Proposing a Digital Operational Forensic Investigation Process”. In: Proceedings of the sixth International Workshop on Digital Forensics & Incident Analysis. Ed. by N. Clarke and T. Tryfonas. London, UK, July 2011, pp. 17–32
• Detecting Non-Stereoscopic to Stereoscopic Image Splicing with the use of Disparity Maps Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M.-A. Fouché and M. S. Olivier. “Detecting Non-Stereoscopic to Stereoscopic Image Splicing with the use of Disparity Maps”. In: Proceedings of the SAICSIT Annual Research Conference 2011. (Short paper). Cape Town, South Africa, Oct. 2011, pp. 271–274
• Network Forensics in a Clean-slate Internet Architecture Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  T. Strauss and M. S. Olivier. “Network Forensics in a Clean-slate Internet Architecture”. In: Proceedings of the 2011 Information Security for South Africa (ISSA 2011) Conference. Ed. by H. S. Venter, M. Coetzee, and M. Loock. (Published electronically). Aug. 2011
• Nature and Forensic Investigation of Crime in Second Life Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  A. S. Rakitianskaia, M. S. Olivier, and A. K. Cooper. “Nature and Forensic Investigation of Crime in Second Life”. In: Proceedings of the 2011 Information Security for South Africa (ISSA 2011) Conference. Ed. by H. S. Venter, M. Coetzee, and M. Loock. (Work in Progress Paper; published electronically). Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 2011
• An Approach to Examine the Metadata and Data of a Database Management System by making use of a Forensic Comparison Tool Abstract BibTeX entry
  H. Beyers, M. S. Olivier, and G. P. Hancke. “An Approach to Examine the Metadata and Data of a Database Management System by making use of a Forensic Comparison Tool”. In: Proceedings of the 2011 Information Security for South Africa (ISSA 2011) Conference. Ed. by H. S. Venter, M. Coetzee, and M. Loock. (Work in Progress Paper; published electronically). Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 2011
• Isolating a Cloud Instance for a Digital Forensic Investigation Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  W. Delport, M. S. Olivier, and M. D. Köhn. “Isolating a Cloud Instance for a Digital Forensic Investigation”. In: Proceedings of the 2011 Information Security for South Africa (ISSA 2011) Conference. Ed. by H. S. Venter, M. Coetzee, and M. Loock. (Work in Progress Paper; published electronically). Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 2011
• Assembling the Metadata for a Database Forensic Examination Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  H. Beyers, M. S. Olivier, and G. P. Hancke. “Assembling the Metadata for a Database Forensic Examination”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics VII. Ed. by G. Peterson and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2011, pp. 89–99

2010

• Sequenced release of privacy-accurate information in a forensic investigation BibTeX entry Publisher site
  N. J. Croft and M. S. Olivier. “Sequenced release of privacy-accurate information in a forensic investigation”. In: Digital Investigation 7.1–2 (2010), pp. 95–101

2009

• Pattern-Based Approach for Logical Traffic Isolation Forensic Modelling Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  I. Z. Dlamini, M. S. Olivier, and S. Sibiya. “Pattern-Based Approach for Logical Traffic Isolation Forensic Modelling”. In: Twentieth International Workshop on Database and Expert Systems Applications. Ed. by A. M. Tjoa and R. R. Wagner. IEEE Computer Society, 2009, pp. 145–149
• The design of a logical traffic isolation forensic model Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  I. Z. Dlamini and M. S. Olivier. “The design of a logical traffic isolation forensic model”. In: Proceedings of the ISSA 2009 Conference. Ed. by H. S. Venter, M. Coetzee, and L. Labuschagne. (Research in progress paper, published electronically). Johannesburg, South Africa, July 2009
• A Simulation of Logical Traffic Isolation Using Differentiated Services BibTeX entry
  I. Z. Dlamini, M. S. Olivier, and M. Grobler. “A Simulation of Logical Traffic Isolation Using Differentiated Services”. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Digital Forensics & Incident Analysis, WDFIA 2009. Ed. by N. L. Clarke and T. Tryfonas. Centre for Information Security & Network Research, University of Plymouth, 2009, pp. 20–27
• Processing Algorithms for Components within a Forensic Evidence Management System Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  K. K. Arthur and M. S. Olivier. “Processing Algorithms for Components within a Forensic Evidence Management System”. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Digital Forensics & Incident Analysis, WDFIA 2009. Ed. by N. L. Clarke and T. Tryfonas. Centre for Information Security & Network Research, University of Plymouth, 2009, pp. 53–62
• XBRL-Trail: A model for introducing digital forensic readiness to XBRL Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  D. J. J. Kotze and M. S. Olivier. “XBRL-Trail: A model for introducing digital forensic readiness to XBRL”. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Digital Forensics & Incident Analysis, WDFIA 2009. Ed. by N. L. Clarke and T. Tryfonas. Centre for Information Security & Network Research, University of Plymouth, 2009, pp. 93–104
• On Metadata Context in Database Forensics Full text Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M. S. Olivier. “On Metadata Context in Database Forensics”. In: Digital Investigation 5.3–4 (2009), pp. 115–123

2008

• On the Probability of a False Positive Match for Digital Camera Identification based on Sensor Dirt Location Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M. S. Olivier. “On the Probability of a False Positive Match for Digital Camera Identification based on Sensor Dirt Location”. In: South African Computer Journal 41 (2008), pp. 21–28
• The Use of File Timestamps in Digital Forensics Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  R. Koen and M. S. Olivier. “The Use of File Timestamps in Digital Forensics”. In: Proceedings of the ISSA 2008 Innovative Minds Conference. Ed. by H. S. Venter, M. M. Eloff, J. H. P. Eloff, and L. Labuschagne. (Published electronically). Johannesburg, South Africa, July 2008
• UML Modeling of Digital Forensic Process Models (DFPMs) Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. D. Köhn, J. H. P. Eloff, and M. S. Olivier. “UML Modeling of Digital Forensic Process Models (DFPMs)”. In: Proceedings of the ISSA 2008 Innovative Minds Conference. Ed. by H. S. Venter, M. M. Eloff, J. H. P. Eloff, and L. Labuschagne. (Published electronically). Johannesburg, South Africa, July 2008
• Application of Message Digests for the Verification of Logical Forensic Data Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  P. M. Mokhonoana and M. S. Olivier. “Application of Message Digests for the Verification of Logical Forensic Data”. In: Proceedings of the ISSA 2008 Innovative Minds Conference. Ed. by H. S. Venter, M. M. Eloff, J. H. P. Eloff, and L. Labuschagne. (Published electronically). Johannesburg, South Africa, July 2008
• Considerations Towards a Cyber Crime Profiling System Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  K. K. Arthur, M. S. Olivier, H. S. Venter, and J. H. P. Eloff. “Considerations Towards a Cyber Crime Profiling System”. In: Proceedings of AReS 2008 — The Third International Conference on Availability, Security and Reliability. Ed. by S. Jakoubi, S. Tjoa, and E. R. Weippl. IEEE, 2008, pp. 1388–1393
• Using Sensor Dirt for Toolmark Analysis of Digital Photographs Full (protected) Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M. S. Olivier. “Using Sensor Dirt for Toolmark Analysis of Digital Photographs”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics IV. Ed. by I. Ray and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2008, pp. 193–206
• A Live-System Forensic Evidence Acquisition Tool Full (protected) Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  R. Koen and M. S. Olivier. “A Live-System Forensic Evidence Acquisition Tool”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics IV. Ed. by I. Ray and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2008, pp. 325–334

2007

• An Open-Source Forensics Platform Full text BibTeX entry
  R. Koen and M. S. Olivier. “An Open-Source Forensics Platform”. In: Southern African Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference 2007 (SATNAC 2007) Proceedings. (Published Electronically). Sugar Beach Resort, Mauritius, Sept. 2007
• Acquisition of a Symbian Smart phone’s Content with an On-Phone Forensic Tool Full text BibTeX entry
  P. M. Mokhonoana and M. S. Olivier. “Acquisition of a Symbian Smart phone’s Content with an On-Phone Forensic Tool”. In: Southern African Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference 2007 (SATNAC 2007) Proceedings. (Published Electronically). Sugar Beach Resort, Mauritius, Sept. 2007
• Patlet for Digital Forensics First Responders Full (protected) Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  D. Kotze and M. S. Olivier. “Patlet for Digital Forensics First Responders”. In: Proceedings: Eighteenth International Workshop on Database and Expert Systems Applications. Ed. by A. M. Tjoa and R. R. Wagner. IEEE, 2007, pp. 770–774
• Applying the Biba Integrity Model within a Forensic Evidence Management System Full (protected) Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  K. K. Arthur, M. S. Olivier, and H. S. Venter. “Applying the Biba Integrity Model within a Forensic Evidence Management System”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics III. Ed. by P. Craiger and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2007, pp. 317–327

2006

• Title: Exposing anonymous network participants via an external attack BibTeX entry
  W. A. Brandi and M. S. Olivier. “Title: Exposing anonymous network participants via an external attack”. In: South African Computer Journal 37 (2006), pp. 12–18
• The use of self-organising maps for anomalous behaviour detection in a digital investigation BibTeX entry Publisher site
  B. K. L. Fei, J. H. P. Eloff, M. S. Olivier, and H. S. Venter. “The use of self-organising maps for anomalous behaviour detection in a digital investigation”. In: Forensic Science International 162.1–3 (2006), pp. 33–37
• Extending P3P to Facilitate Proxies which Pose as a Potential Threat to Privacy BibTeX entry Publisher site
  W. A. Brandi and M. S. Olivier. “Extending P3P to Facilitate Proxies which Pose as a Potential Threat to Privacy”. In: Trust, Privacy and Security in Digital Business. Ed. by S. Fischer-Hübner, S. Furnell, and C. Lambrinoudakis. Vol. 4083. LNCS. Springer, 2006, pp. 81–90
• Sequenced Release of Privacy Accurate Call Data Record Information in a GSM Forensic Investigation Full text BibTeX entry
  N. J. Croft and M. S. Olivier. “Sequenced Release of Privacy Accurate Call Data Record Information in a GSM Forensic Investigation”. In: Proceedings of the ISSA 2006 from Insight to Foresight Conference. Ed. by H. S. Venter, J. H. P. Eloff, L. Labuschagne, and M. M. Eloff. Published electronically. Sandton, South Africa, July 2006
• Framework for a Digital Forensic Investigation Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. Kohn, J. H. P. Eloff, and M. S. Olivier. “Framework for a Digital Forensic Investigation”. In: Proceedings of the ISSA 2006 from Insight to Foresight Conference. Ed. by H. S. Venter, J. H. P. Eloff, L. Labuschagne, and M. M. Eloff. Published electronically. Sandton, South Africa, July 2006
• Trust Based Forensics: Applying Machine Trust Models to Forensic Investigation Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M. Wojcik, H. S. Venter, J. H. P. Eloff, and M. S. Olivier. “Trust Based Forensics: Applying Machine Trust Models to Forensic Investigation”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics II. Ed. by M. S. Olivier and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2006, pp. 55–65
• Active Traffic Capture for Network Forensics Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M. L. Slaviero, A. Granova, and M. S. Olivier. “Active Traffic Capture for Network Forensics”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics II. Ed. by M. S. Olivier and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2006, pp. 215–228
• Differentiated Services for Logical Traffic Isolation Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  T. Strauss, M. S. Olivier, and D. G. Kourie. “Differentiated Services for Logical Traffic Isolation”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics II. Ed. by M. S. Olivier and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2006, pp. 229–237
• Network Forensics: Web Proxy Log Analysis Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  B. K. L. Fei, J. H. P. Eloff, M. S. Olivier, and H. S. Venter. “Network Forensics: Web Proxy Log Analysis”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics II. Ed. by M. S. Olivier and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2006, pp. 247–258

2005

• The Role of Key loggers in Computer-based Assessment Forensics Full text Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  R. Laubscher, M. S. Olivier, H. S. Venter, J. H. P. Eloff, and D. J. Rabe. “The Role of Key loggers in Computer-based Assessment Forensics”. In: Research for a changing world — Proceedings of SAICSIT 2005. Ed. by J. Bishop and D. G. Kourie. White River, South Africa, Sept. 2005, pp. 123–130
• Detecting Uncooperative Ethernet Elements using Accurate Round-trip Time Measurements Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  J. P. Delport and M. S. Olivier. “Detecting Uncooperative Ethernet Elements using Accurate Round-trip Time Measurements”. In: Southern African Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference 2005 (SATNAC 2005) Proceedings. Ed. by D. Browne. Vol. 1. Champagne Castle, South Africa, Sept. 2005, pp. 153–156
• Using Self-Organising Maps for Anomalous Behaviour Detection in a Computer Forensic Investigation Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  B. K. L. Fei, J. H. P. Eloff, M. S. Olivier, H. M. Tillwick, and H. S. Venter. “Using Self-Organising Maps for Anomalous Behaviour Detection in a Computer Forensic Investigation”. In: Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Information Security South Africa Conference (ISSA2005). Ed. by H. S. Venter, J. H. P. Eloff, L. Labuschagne, and M. M. Eloff. Research in progress paper, published electronically. Sandton, South Africa, June 2005
• Computer Forensics for a Computer-based Assessment: The Preparation Phase Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  R. Laubscher, D. J. Rabe, M. S. Olivier, J. H. P. Eloff, and H. S. Venter. “Computer Forensics for a Computer-based Assessment: The Preparation Phase”. In: Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Information Security South Africa Conference (ISSA2005). Ed. by H. S. Venter, J. H. P. Eloff, L. Labuschagne, and M. M. Eloff. Research in progress paper, published electronically. Sandton, South Africa, June 2005
• Forensics and Privacy-enhancing Technologies — Logging and Collecting Evidence in Flocks Full (protected) Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  M. S. Olivier. “Forensics and Privacy-enhancing Technologies — Logging and Collecting Evidence in Flocks”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics. Ed. by M. Pollitt and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2005, pp. 17–31
• Exploring Data generated by Computer Forensic Tools with Self-Organizing Maps Full (protected) Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  B. K. L. Fei, J. H. P. Eloff, H. S. Venter, and M. S. Olivier. “Exploring Data generated by Computer Forensic Tools with Self-Organizing Maps”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics. Ed. by M. Pollitt and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2005, pp. 113–123
• Applying Forensic Principles to Computer-Based Assessment Full (protected) Abstract BibTeX entry Publisher site
  R. Laubscher, D. J. Rabe, M. S. Olivier, J. H. P. Eloff, and H. S. Venter. “Applying Forensic Principles to Computer-Based Assessment”. In: Advances in Digital Forensics. Ed. by M. Pollitt and S. Shenoi. Springer, 2005, pp. 105–112

2004

• An approach to build a fortified network logger that is resilient to cracking attempts Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  J. Kroon and M. S. Olivier. “An approach to build a fortified network logger that is resilient to cracking attempts”. In: Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Information Security South Africa Conference (ISSA2004). Work in progress paper, published electronically. Midrand, South Africa, June 2004

1990

• Computer Viruses: A Management Perspective BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “Computer Viruses: A Management Perspective”. In: Proceedings of Infosec ’90 (Information Security Symposium). Pretoria, South Africa, Mar. 1990
• Computer Viruses: A Management Perspective Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. Computer Viruses: A Management Perspective. Technical Report PKOMP 90/4. Pretoria, South Africa: CSIR, Mar. 1990
• Rekenaarvirusse: ’n Suid-Afrikaanse Perspektief Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. Rekenaarvirusse: ’n Suid-Afrikaanse Perspektief. Tegniese Verslag PKOMP 90/1. Pretoria, Suid-Afrika: WNNR, Jan. 1990

1989

• Rekenaarvirusse in Suid-Afrika Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “Rekenaarvirusse in Suid-Afrika”. In: Vierde Jaarlikse Konferensie vir M.Sc en Ph.D Rekenaarwetenskapstudente. Onbeoordeeld. Cathedral Peak, Suid-Afrika, Sept. 1989
• Analysis of the Bouncing Ball Virus Full text Abstract BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier and H. W. Teitge. Analysis of the Bouncing Ball Virus. Technical Report PKOMP 89/5. Pretoria, South Africa: CSIR, July 1989
• Hoofstuk 16: Rekenaarvirusse BibTeX entry
  M. S. Olivier. “Hoofstuk 16: Rekenaarvirusse”. In: Van Pletsen, F, DOS: ’n Handleiding vir rekenaarentoesiaste. De Jager-HAUM, 1989. isbn: 978-0-7986-3018-4

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