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Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide

You're reading from  Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide

Product type Book
Published in Oct 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803248479
Pages 318 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Author (1):
Muhiballah Mohammed Muhiballah Mohammed
Profile icon Muhiballah Mohammed

Table of Contents (14) Chapters

Preface 1. Part 1:Windows OS Forensics and Lab Preparation
2. Chapter 1: Introducing the Windows OS and Filesystems and Getting Prepared for the Labs 3. Chapter 2: Evidence Acquisition 4. Chapter 3: Memory Forensics for the Windows OS 5. Chapter 4: The Windows Registry 6. Chapter 5: User Profiling Using the Windows Registry 7. Part 2:Windows OS Additional Artifacts
8. Chapter 6: Application Execution Artifacts 9. Chapter 7: Forensic Analysis of USB Artifacts 10. Chapter 8: Forensic Analysis of Browser Artifacts 11. Chapter 9: Exploring Additional Artifacts 12. Index 13. Other Books You May Enjoy

Profiling system details

Forensic profiling refers to the process of identifying and analyzing information that can help to create a detailed profile of a specific individual or group. In the context of digital forensics, forensic profiling involves using various methods and tools to gather information about the system or device under investigation. This can include information about the hardware and software configurations, system settings, installed applications, network settings, user accounts, and other relevant data.

Forensic profiling is important for digital forensic analysts because it can help to establish a baseline of normal system behavior and identify any anomalies or suspicious activities. By understanding the system’s profile, analysts can also identify potential sources of evidence and determine which areas of the system to focus on during an investigation.

It is important for forensic analysts to profile system details using the Windows Registry because...

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