Operating system forensics

This book covers all three critical operating systems for digital forensic investigations. Users will learn how to conduct successful digital forensic examinations in Windows, Linux, and Mac OS, the methodologies used, key technical concepts, and the tools needed to perform examinations. Mobile oper...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Messier, Ric
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Waltham, MA Elsevier 2016
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book covers all three critical operating systems for digital forensic investigations. Users will learn how to conduct successful digital forensic examinations in Windows, Linux, and Mac OS, the methodologies used, key technical concepts, and the tools needed to perform examinations. Mobile operating systems such as Android, iOS, Windows, and Blackberry are also covered. It walks you through the critical components of investigation and operating system functionality, including file systems, data recovery, memory forensics, system configuration, Internet access, cloud computing, tracking artifacts, executable layouts, malware, and log files. Technical topics include: Windows Registry, /etc directory, web browers caches, Mbox, PST files, GPS data, ELF, and more. Hands-on exercises in each chapter drive home the concepts covered in the book. --
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:vii, 374 pages
ISBN:9780128019634