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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

Event log analysis

Windows event logs serve as a valuable source of digital evidence for forensic analysts investigating security incidents, system anomalies, or suspicious activities on Windows operating systems. These logs record a variety of events and activities that occur within the operating system, providing a detailed trail of information that can aid in understanding the timeline of events, identifying potential threats, and reconstructing the sequence of actions taken by users or attackers.

Windows event logs serve as a crucial resource for forensic analysts for the following reasons:

  • Event collection: Windows event logs encompass a broad spectrum of events, including system events, security events, and application events. These logs capture essential information regarding user logins, system startup and shutdown, file access, network connections, software installations, and other significant activities. Through the collection and examination of these logs, forensic...