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Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide

You're reading from   Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide Engage in proactive cyber defense using digital forensics techniques

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Product type Paperback
Published in Oct 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803248479
Length 318 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Muhiballah Mohammed Muhiballah Mohammed
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Table of Contents (14) Chapters Close

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 FREE CHAPTER 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

The Windows Registry

As technology continues to advance, digital devices have become increasingly important in our daily lives. These devices—including computers, smartphones, and tablets—store a significant amount of data that can be crucial in investigations related to criminal activities, civil disputes, and corporate investigations. Digital forensic examiners play a vital role in investigating these cases by analyzing digital devices and the data stored on them.

One important aspect of digital forensics is Windows Registry analysis. The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that contains configuration settings and information on the operating system, software applications, and user profiles on a Windows computer. The registry is an essential component of the Windows operating system and is often used by forensic examiners to uncover important information about a system’s usage and history.

Windows Registry analysis is an essential skill for digital...

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