Digital Forensic science, commonly referred to as digital or computer forensics, is the branch of forensic science that deals with the collection, analysis, and preservation of digital data — evidence of something that has occurred. It involves the investigative use of specialized tools and techniques to defensibly extract and analyze data from a ubiquitous and continually growing array of computers, tablets, servers, smartphones, smartwatches, network devices, Internet of Things (IOT), etc. If it powers on and stores data, it can be analyzed. In the context of cybersecurity, Digital Forensics is often used to investigate incidents such as ransomware events, network...

Investigating Windows Systems helps readers discover the detailed tools they will need to perform research. It provides a walk-through of the analysis process, with descriptions of thought processes and an analysis of decisions made along the way. This must-have guide on the fields of digital forensic analysis and incident response doesn't simply put the pieces out to be analyzed and assembled. Instead, it presents a full understanding of what the final product is supposed to look like, providing a walk-through of the entire process, with descriptions of thought processes and an analysis and explanation of decisions made along the way....