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Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide

Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide

By : Muhiballah Mohammed
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Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide

Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide

4.6 (9)
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 Additional Artifacts

In today’s interconnected world, where digital technologies permeate every aspect of our lives, email communication and cloud storage services have become indispensable tools for individuals and organizations alike. The reliance on these platforms for communication, data storage, and collaboration has elevated their importance in forensic investigation as rich sources of digital evidence.

Email forensics focuses on the examination and analysis of email communications to uncover valuable insights. It involves techniques for retrieving, preserving, and analyzing email metadata, message content, attachments, and associated artifacts. In legal proceedings, email forensics can help establish timelines, identify key individuals involved, authenticate messages, and provide crucial evidence for cases ranging from cybercrime to intellectual property disputes.

Event logs serve the important purpose of recording actions taken by the operating system...

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