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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

Looking at the memory acquisition tools

Memory acquisition is a critical component of digital forensics, allowing examiners to capture and analyze the contents of a computer’s RAM, including running processes, the system state, and data that may have been deleted or otherwise hidden. The process of memory acquisition typically involves several steps, which may vary depending on the specific tools and techniques used.

The first step in memory acquisition is to identify the target system and determine the appropriate acquisition method. This may involve connecting to the target system remotely, booting from a separate device or media, or using a specialized hardware tool to capture the contents of the system’s RAM.

Once the acquisition method has been established, the next step is to select an appropriate tool to capture the memory image. Popular tools for Windows memory acquisition include FTK Imager, DumpIt, and WinPmem, each with its own advantages and limitations...