Practical Windows Forensics Introduction

What is Windows Forensics?

Windows Forensics involves the systematic examination of Windows operating systems to uncover, analyze, and present digital evidence. As a cybersecurity professional, this discipline is crucial for investigating security breaches, conducting criminal investigations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. By analyzing artifacts such as file systems, registry entries, and system logs, Windows Forensics helps in reconstructing events, identifying malicious activity, and understanding the scope of incidents. Mastery in this area enables professionals to effectively trace unauthorized access, recover critical data, and support legal and organizational actions with reliable, actionable insights.

Windows Forensics Navigation

1. Windows Forensics Overview This Page

2. Blueprint 

3. Forensic Workstation Setup

4. Data Collection Process Overview

   4.1 Target System Containment

   4.2 Memory Acquisition

   4.3 Disk Acquisition

5. Forensic Data Examination