Chapter 8: Interpreting Endpoint Security
Understanding filesystems used within various operating systems can help you, as a cybersecurity professional, better understand limitations on file and partition sizes. Imagine, during an investigation on a compromised Windows system, that you as the forensic investigator are required to understand the filesystem of a computer and how it functions. Furthermore, as a security professional, it's important to understand how various metrics are used to determine the severity and priority of vulnerabilities found on a system.
Throughout the course of this chapter, you will discover the fundamentals of filesystems that are used by the Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems. You will learn how to use the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) calculator to determine the severity of a vulnerability, and why CVSS is an industry-recognized tool. Furthermore, you will learn how malware analysis tools work and gain hands-on experience...
