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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

Windows Registry data types

Each entry in the registry is assigned a data type that defines the specific kind of data that the entry can hold. While the registry supports nine different data types, in practical scenarios, you are likely to encounter only a few specific types while managing registry entries. There are several data types in the Windows Registry, including the following:

  • REG_SZ: A string value that can contain a maximum of 4,096 characters
  • REG_MULTI_SZ: A string value that can contain multiple strings separated by null characters
  • REG_EXPAND_SZ: A string value that can contain variables that are expanded when the value is retrieved
  • REG_DWORD: A 32-bit integer value that can be represented in decimal or hexadecimal format
  • REG_QWORD: A 64-bit integer value that can be represented in decimal or hexadecimal format
  • REG_BINARY: A binary value that can contain any type of data
  • REG_LINK: A symbolic link to another registry key

Each data type...