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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

Memory Forensics for the Windows OS

Memory forensics is a branch of digital forensics that focuses on the analysis of computer memory (RAM) to extract valuable information about a system’s state at a specific point in time. Unlike other forms of digital evidence, memory provides a live view of what happened on a computer at a given moment, including running processes, network connections, and system information. This makes memory forensics an important tool in incident response and cybercrime investigations, as it can provide valuable insights into the inner workings of a computer and reveal information that might not be available from other sources.

Memory forensics is a complex field that requires a deep understanding of computer systems, memory management, and the behavior of operating systems and applications. However, the insights gained from memory forensics can be invaluable in incident response, criminal investigations, and security assessments. By providing a comprehensive...

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