This document discusses the history and evolution of computer forensics from the late 1800s to present day. It outlines key developments like the first use of fingerprints in criminal investigations in 1888, the establishment of the FBI laboratory in 1932, the creation of the Computer Analysis and Response Team in 1984 to investigate computer evidence, and the formation of the first FBI Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory in 2000. The document also defines computer forensics, describes common forensic methodologies like preservation, extraction, identification, and interpretation of digital evidence, and discusses the importance of forensic readiness and planning for organizations.