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Course 36 - Windows Forensics and Tools | Episode 1: Debunking Myths and Mastering Methodology
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- CyberCode Academy
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- May 30, 2026
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Summary
In this lesson, you’ll learn about: digital forensics in Windows environments1. What is Digital Forensics? Also known as computer forensics The application of scientific methods to digital investigations 🔹 Core Objectives Identify digital evidence Preserve its integrity Analyze findings Present results for legal use 👉 Key Idea: Evidence must be accurate, repeatable, and legally admissible 2. Why Focus on Windows? Majority of systems run Windows Widely used in: Personal computing Enterprise environments 🔹 Challenges Undocumented internal features Limited low-level access Complex system structure 👉 Result: Windows forensics requires specialized knowledge and tools 3. Investigation Methodology (SANS Framework) Developed by the SANS Institute 🔹 The 8-Step ProcessStep 1: Initial Assessment Confirm incident Define scope Identify affected systems 👉 Goal: Understand what happened and where Step 2: System Description Document: Hardware specs OS configuration Network role 👉 Importance: Provides context for analysis Step 3: Evidence Acquisition🔹 Types of Data Volatile Data: RAM Running processes Network connections Non-Volatile Data: Hard drives Logs Files 🔹 Critical Concepts Chain of custody Data integrity verification (hashing) 👉 Rule: Never alter original evidence Step 4: Timeline Analysis Reconstruct system activity over time 👉 Helps answer: When did the attack happen? What actions were performed? Step 5: Media Analysis Examine: File systems Program execution Deleted files 👉 Insight: Reveals user and attacker behavior Step 6: String & Byte Search Search for: Keywords Signatures Binary patterns 👉 Use Case: Detect malware traces or hidden data Step 7: Data Recovery Recover data from: Unallocated space Slack space 👉 Importance: Deleted ≠ gone Step 8: Reporting Create formal…