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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

Understanding memory forensics concepts and techniques

By delving into the realm of memory forensics, investigators gain profound insights into the inner workings of a system, thereby enabling the identification of critical evidence and a thorough understanding of digital incidents.

The process of memory forensics typically involves acquiring a memory dump, which is a snapshot of the contents of a computer’s RAM, and analyzing it using specialized tools, such as Volatility or Rekall.

These tools provide the ability to examine data stored in memory, extract relevant information, and perform an in-depth analysis of various aspects of a system, such as running processes, network connections, and system information.

One of the key advantages of memory forensics is the ability to investigate an incident in real time or near real time. When combined with live system analysis, memory forensics can provide a complete picture of an incident, allowing an investigator to quickly...