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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

Preface

In the ever-changing digital world, where information is constantly flowing and our lives are increasingly digitized, the need for strong digital forensics skills is more important than ever. Welcome to Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide: Engage in proactive cyber defense using digital forensics techniques, a comprehensive guide that explores the complex world of Windows digital forensics.

The digital age has changed our lives in many ways. We now can connect with people all over the world, have access to information at our fingertips, and can be more productive than ever before. However, this digital revolution has also created new challenges. Cyber threats and data breaches are on the rise, and it is more important than ever to be able to protect our digital data.

One way to protect our digital data is to understand the digital footprints we leave behind. Every time we use a computer or smartphone, we create a trail of data that can be used to track us, identify us, and even steal our identity. By understanding these digital footprints, we can take steps to protect our privacy and security.

The ability to uncover, analyze, and interpret digital traces is a valuable skill in the digital age. This skill is known as digital forensics, and it is used by law enforcement, businesses, and individuals to investigate cybercrimes, data breaches, and other digital incidents.

Join us as we embark on this compelling journey through the heart of Windows forensics. Together, we will uncover the truth hidden within digital landscapes and uphold the principles of justice, security, and integrity in our digital age.