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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

A forensic analyst’s jump bag (first responder kit)

A digital forensic examiner’s jump bag is a collection of tools and equipment used by digital forensics analysts to collect, analyze, and report on digital evidence. It is an essential part of any digital forensics investigation and can be used to quickly respond to a crime scene or other incident. The contents of a jump bag vary depending on the type of investigation being conducted but typically include items such as hard drives, flash drives, memory cards, cables, adapters, and other hardware. Additionally, the analyst may also carry software such as forensic imaging tools and analysis programs.

The purpose of a jump bag is to provide the analyst with all the required tools and equipment for a successful investigation. This includes items that are required for data collection, such as hard drives and memory cards, as well as items that are required for analysis, such as forensic imaging software. Having all these...