Analyzes the NTFS file system in detail with an emphasis on forensic information from metadata, slack space, and unallocated space. Examination of various Windows® artifacts using appropriate software.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. Extract forensically useful information about a file (e.g. location, size, attributes, and dates and times) from an NTFS file system.
2. Recover a deleted file from an NTFS file system.
3. Find alternate data streams.
4. Determine the links to a file.
5. Identify and extract recycled files in a recycle bin.
6. Use an appropriate registry file to obtain evidence from a registry.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Cyber Investigation
- Digital Forensics
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