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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

Exploring the main components of Windows

Windows is an operating system that is widely used on desktops, laptops, and servers. It comprises various components that work together to provide a seamless user experience. Here, we will discuss the main components of the Windows operating system in detail.

The kernel

The kernel is the central component of the Windows operating system. It is responsible for managing system resources and providing a communication bridge between the software and hardware components. The kernel has various sub-components, including memory management, process management, input/output management, and security management.

Windows processes

Processes are the programs that are currently running on a Windows system. Each process has its own memory space, and the kernel provides the necessary resources and protection to ensure that processes can execute without interfering with each other.

Windows processes are fundamental components of the Windows operating...