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Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide

By : Muhiballah Mohammed
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Book Image

Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide

5 (1)
By: Muhiballah Mohammed

Overview of this book

In this digitally driven era, safeguarding against relentless cyber threats is non-negotiable. This guide will enable you to enhance your skills as a digital forensic examiner by introducing you to cyber challenges that besiege modern entities. It will help you to understand the indispensable role adept digital forensic experts play in preventing these threats and equip you with proactive tools to defend against ever-evolving cyber onslaughts. The book begins by unveiling the intricacies of Windows operating systems and their foundational forensic artifacts, helping you master the art of streamlined investigative processes. From harnessing opensource tools for artifact collection to delving into advanced analysis, you’ll develop the skills needed to excel as a seasoned forensic examiner. As you advance, you’ll be able to effortlessly amass and dissect evidence to pinpoint the crux of issues. You’ll also delve into memory forensics tailored for Windows OS, decipher patterns within user data, and log and untangle intricate artifacts such as emails and browser data. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to robustly counter computer intrusions and breaches, untangle digital complexities with unwavering assurance, and stride confidently in the realm of digital forensics.
Table of Contents (14 chapters)
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Part 1:Windows OS Forensics and Lab Preparation
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Part 2:Windows OS Additional Artifacts

Summary

In conclusion, the field of browser forensics encompasses the investigation and analysis of various web browsers to extract valuable evidence related to a user’s online activities. Throughout this chapter, we have explored the forensic artifacts and techniques associated with popular web browsers, such as IE, Microsoft Edge, and Google Chrome.

We learned about the different versions of IE, from IE6 to IE11, and the evolving features and improvements of each iteration. We discussed the location of important data, including the history and the cache, and how forensic analysts can extract and analyze this data to gain insights into a user’s browsing habits.

Moving on to Microsoft Edge, we explored its transition from the legacy EdgeHTML engine to the Chromium-based Edge. We discussed the databases used by Edge to store browsing history, cookies, and other artifacts, and how they can be examined to uncover evidence.

Google Chrome, one of the most popular...