Advanced DFIR PDF
Advanced DFIR PDF
1. Identifying registry keys and values that are commonly associated with malware
2. Analyzing changes made to the registry by malware
Registry Forensics Detecting Malware through Registry Analysis 3. Using registry analysis to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs)
1. Examining user-specific registry keys and values for evidence of activity
2. Using registry analysis to identify user account changes, application usage, and other user
Identifying user activity through registry analysis behavior
1. Examining system-specific registry keys and values for evidence of activity
2. Using registry analysis to identify system changes, application usage, and other system
Identifying system activity through registry analysis behavior
1. Identifying registry keys associated with encryption keys
Recovering encryption keys from the registry 2. Using registry analysis to recover encryption keys
1. Using registry analysis as part of a larger digital forensics investigation
Analyzing registry data for digital forensics 2. Correlating registry data with other sources of evidence
1. Using registry analysis to identify the scope of an incident
Leveraging the registry for incident response 2. Identifying compromised systems through registry analysis
1. Overview of file download evidence: What constitutes file download evidence, how it can
be collected, and what type of data it can reveal.
2. Types of file download evidence: A discussion of different types of file download evidence,
such as browser history, file metadata, and temporary files.
3. Identifying file download evidence: Techniques for identifying file download evidence,
including examining web browser history, searching for relevant file types, and examining
temporary files.
4. Analyzing file download evidence: Approaches for analyzing file download evidence,
including timeline analysis, keyword searching, and data correlation.
5. Chain of custody for file download evidence: Procedures for maintaining the chain of
custody of file download evidence, including documenting collection procedures and storage
protocols.
6. Legal considerations for file download evidence: Legal considerations for file download
evidence, including privacy concerns, admissibility in court, and compliance with relevant
laws and regulations.
7. Challenges in collecting file download evidence: An examination of common challenges in
collecting file download evidence, such as encryption, deletion, and data fragmentation.
8. Tools and technologies for analyzing file download evidence: A review of different tools
and technologies that can be used to analyze file download evidence, including forensics
Evidence of File Downloads software and network analysis tools.
1. Understanding search indexing and how it works on Windows operating systems.
2. Locating and examining search index files, such as Windows.edb and the associated log
files.
3. Analyzing Windows search queries using tools like Event Viewer, PowerShell, or
Sysinternals Process Monitor.
4. Examining browser search history in Internet Explorer, Edge, Chrome, Firefox, and other
popular web browsers.
5. Identifying and retrieving deleted or hidden search history data from the Windows Recycle
Bin or other locations on the file system.
6. Analyzing search history data to identify patterns or trends in user behavior, including
common search terms, times of day, or days of the week.
7. Using search history data to reconstruct a user's activities or intentions, such as searching
for specific files, websites, or other information.
8. Correlating search history data with other sources of digital evidence, such as web
browsing activity, file access logs, or user account information.
9. Understanding the limitations and challenges of using search history data in digital
investigations, such as potential privacy concerns or incomplete or inaccurate data.
10. Best practices for collecting, preserving, and analyzing search history data in a forensically
sound and defensible manner, including appropriate use of tools and techniques,
Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10/11 Search History documentation, and chain of custody considerations.
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