Digital Forensics with Kali Linux.

Kali Linux is a Linux-based distribution that's widely used for penetration testing and digital forensics. This third edition is updated with real-world examples and detailed labs to help you take your investigation skills to the next level using powerful tools.
This new edition will help you explore modern techniques for analysis, extraction, and reporting using advanced tools such as FTK Imager, Hex Editor, and Axiom. You’ll cover the basics and advanced areas of digital forensics within the world of modern forensics while delving into the domain of operating systems. As you advance through the chapters, you'll explore various formats for file storage, including secret hiding places unseen by the end user or even the operating system. You’ll also discover how to install Windows Emulator, Autopsy 4 in Kali, and how to use Nmap and NetDiscover to find device types and hosts on a network, along with creating forensic images of data and maintaining integrity using hashing tools. Finally, you'll cover advanced topics such as autopsies and acquiring investigation data from networks, memory, and operating systems.
By the end of this digital forensics book, you'll have gained hands-on experience in implementing all the pillars of digital forensics: acquisition, extraction, analysis, and presentation – all using Kali Linux's cutting-edge tools.

Type
ebook
Category
Security
publication date
2023-04-14
what you will learn

Install Kali Linux on a Raspberry Pi4 and various other platforms
Run Windows applications in Kali Linux using Windows Emulator as WINE
Learn the importance of RAM, filesystem, data, and Cache in DFIR
Perform file recovery, data carving, and extraction using Magic Rescue
Explore the latest Volatility 3 framework and analyze the memory dump
Explore various ransomware types and discover artifacts for DFIR investigation
Perform full DFIR automated analysis with Autopsy 4
Become familiar with Network Forensic Analysis Tools (NFAT)
Become well-versed in incident response procedures and best practices

no of pages
414
duration
828
key features
Gain red, blue, and purple team tool insights and understand their link with digital forensics * Perform DFIR investigation and get familiarized with Autopsy 4 * Explore network discovery and forensics tools such as Nmap, Wireshark, Xplico, and Shodan
approach
While covering the best practices of digital forensics investigations, evidence acquisition, preservation, and analysis, this book delivers easy-to-follow, updated real-world examples, and detailed labs to learn forensics and conduct professional investigations. Within each lab, you can practice all readily available forensic tools in Kali Linux either in a physical or virtual environment.
audience
This book is for students, forensic analysts, digital forensics investigators and incident responders, security analysts and administrators, penetration testers, or anyone interested in enhancing their forensics abilities using the latest version of Kali Linux along with powerful automated analysis tools. Basic knowledge of operating systems, computer components, and installation processes will help you gain a better understanding of the concepts covered.
meta description
Explore various digital forensics methodologies and frameworks and manage your cyber incidents effectively
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
short description
This book helps you set up your own virtual and portable forensic lab and guides on memory analysis and full forensic analysis using industry-recognized tools. You’ll explore malware and network artifact analyses and implement all the pillars of digital forensics such as acquisition, analysis, and presentation using cutting-edge tools.
subtitle
Enhance your investigation skills by performing network and memory forensics with Kali Linux 2022.x
keywords
Kali Linux, Wireshark, Digital Forensic, Exploitation, ftk imager, hex editor, digital forensics framework, ransomware, malware analysis, network forensics
Product ISBN
9781837635153