Learning Python for Forensics

Digital forensics plays an integral role in solving complex cybercrimes and helping organizations make sense of cybersecurity incidents. This second edition of Learning Python for Forensics illustrates how Python can be used to support these digital investigations and permits the examiner to automate the parsing of forensic artifacts to spend more time examining actionable data.
The second edition of Learning Python for Forensics will illustrate how to develop Python scripts using an iterative design. Further, it demonstrates how to leverage the various built-in and community-sourced forensics scripts and libraries available for Python today. This book will help strengthen your analysis skills and efficiency as you creatively solve real-world problems through instruction-based tutorials.
By the end of this book, you will build a collection of Python scripts capable of investigating an array of forensic artifacts and master the skills of extracting metadata and parsing complex data structures into actionable reports. Most importantly, you will have developed a foundation upon which to build as you continue to learn Python and enhance your efficacy as an investigator.

Type
ebook
Category
publication date
2019-01-31
what you will learn

Learn how to develop Python scripts to solve complex forensic problems
Build scripts using an iterative design
Design code to accommodate present and future hurdles
Leverage built-in and community-sourced libraries
Understand the best practices in forensic programming
Learn how to transform raw data into customized reports and visualizations
Create forensic frameworks to automate analysis of multiple forensic artifacts
Conduct effective and efficient investigations through programmatic processing

no of pages
476
duration
952
key features
Discover how to develop Python scripts for effective digital forensic analysis * Master the skills of parsing complex data structures with Python libraries * Solve forensic challenges through the development of practical Python scripts * *
approach
The book begins by instructing you on the basics of Python, followed by chapters that include scripts targeted for forensic casework. Each script is described step by step at an introductory level, providing gradual growth to demonstrate the available functionalities of Python.
audience
If you are a forensics student, hobbyist, or professional seeking to increase your understanding in forensics through the use of a programming language, then Learning Python for Forensics is for you. You are not required to have previous experience in programming to learn and master the content within this book. This material, created by forensic professionals, was written with a unique perspective and understanding for examiners who wish to learn programming.
meta description
Design, develop, and deploy innovative forensic solutions using Python
short description
Learning Python for Forensics, Second Edition begins by introducing you to the fundamentals of Python. You will learn how to develop Python scripts through an iterative design. This book will also help you strengthen your analysis skills and efficiency as you creatively solve real-world problems through instruction-based tutorials.
subtitle
Leverage the power of Python in forensic investigations
keywords
Forensics, Bitcoin web API, Fuzzy hashing, Rapidly Triage
Product ISBN
9781789341690