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Mastering Network Forensics

Author : Nipun Jaswal

Publisher : BPB Publications

Page : 430 pages

File Size : 32,75 MB

Release : 2024-02-28

Category : Computers

ISBN : 9355516916

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Learn to decode the Cyber Mysteries by Mastering Network Forensics KEY FEATURES ● Master all essential network forensics topics with in-depth coverage. ● Learn from real-world examples and detailed case studies. ● Gain hands-on experience with network forensic tools and techniques. DESCRIPTION Network forensics is a rapidly growing field with a high demand for skilled professionals. This book provides a comprehensive guide on the subject, covering everything from the fundamentals to advanced topics such as malware analysis and cyber attack investigation. Written by a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience, this hands-on guide includes practical exercises in offensive security, Windows internals, reverse engineering, and cyber forensics. The book begins with the basics of network forensics, including concepts like digital evidence, network traffic analysis, and log analysis. It teaches you how to identify intrusion attempts, mitigate cyber incidents, and investigate complex cyber attacks. As you progress through the book, you will learn more advanced topics such as malware analysis, reverse engineering, and memory forensics. You will also learn how to use network forensics tools and techniques to investigate real-world incidents. This book concludes with a discussion of the career opportunities available in network forensics and teaches you how to find a job in the field and develop your skills. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about network forensics. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Analyze network traffic using protocols and deep packet analysis techniques. ● Explore the realm of wireless forensics and respond to wireless network incidents. ● Decrypt TLS communication to gain visibility into encrypted data. ● Demystify service and protocol abuse and decode exploit kits through simulations. ● Learn automation techniques to streamline network forensics processes. ● Track down malware and investigate ransomware attacks for mitigation. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is ideal for network security professionals, cybersecurity analysts, forensic investigators, and incident responders seeking to specialize in network forensics. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Foundations of Network Forensics 2. Protocols and Deep Packet Analysis 3. Flow Analysis versus Packet Analysis 4. Conducting Log Analysis 5. Wireless Forensics 6. TLS Decryption and Visibility 7. Demystifying Covert Channels 8. Analyzing Exploit Kits 9. Automating Network Forensics 10. Backtracking Malware 11. Investigating Ransomware Attacks 12. Investigating Command and Control Systems 13. Investigating Attacks on Email Servers 14. Investigating Web Server Attacks



Mastering Python Forensics

Author : Dr. Michael Spreitzenbarth

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 29,40 MB

Release : 2015-10-30

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1783988053

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Master the art of digital forensics and analysis with Python About This Book Learn to perform forensic analysis and investigations with the help of Python, and gain an advanced understanding of the various Python libraries and frameworks Analyze Python scripts to extract metadata and investigate forensic artifacts The writers, Dr. Michael Spreitzenbarth and Dr. Johann Uhrmann, have used their experience to craft this hands-on guide to using Python for forensic analysis and investigations Who This Book Is For If you are a network security professional or forensics analyst who wants to gain a deeper understanding of performing forensic analysis with Python, then this book is for you. Some Python experience would be helpful. What You Will Learn Explore the forensic analysis of different platforms such as Windows, Android, and vSphere Semi-automatically reconstruct major parts of the system activity and time-line Leverage Python ctypes for protocol decoding Examine artifacts from mobile, Skype, and browsers Discover how to utilize Python to improve the focus of your analysis Investigate in volatile memory with the help of volatility on the Android and Linux platforms In Detail Digital forensic analysis is the process of examining and extracting data digitally and examining it. Python has the combination of power, expressiveness, and ease of use that makes it an essential complementary tool to the traditional, off-the-shelf digital forensic tools. This book will teach you how to perform forensic analysis and investigations by exploring the capabilities of various Python libraries. The book starts by explaining the building blocks of the Python programming language, especially ctypes in-depth, along with how to automate typical tasks in file system analysis, common correlation tasks to discover anomalies, as well as templates for investigations. Next, we'll show you cryptographic algorithms that can be used during forensic investigations to check for known files or to compare suspicious files with online services such as VirusTotal or Mobile-Sandbox. Moving on, you'll learn how to sniff on the network, generate and analyze network flows, and perform log correlation with the help of Python scripts and tools. You'll get to know about the concepts of virtualization and how virtualization influences IT forensics, and you'll discover how to perform forensic analysis of a jailbroken/rooted mobile device that is based on iOS or Android. Finally, the book teaches you how to analyze volatile memory and search for known malware samples based on YARA rules. Style and approach This easy-to-follow guide will demonstrate forensic analysis techniques by showing you how to solve real-word-scenarios step by step.



Learning Network Forensics

Author : Samir Datt

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 274 pages

File Size : 49,57 MB

Release : 2016-02-29

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1785282123

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Identify and safeguard your network against both internal and external threats, hackers, and malware attacks About This Book Lay your hands on physical and virtual evidence to understand the sort of crime committed by capturing and analyzing network traffic Connect the dots by understanding web proxies, firewalls, and routers to close in on your suspect A hands-on guide to help you solve your case with malware forensic methods and network behaviors Who This Book Is For If you are a network administrator, system administrator, information security, or forensics professional and wish to learn network forensic to track the intrusions through network-based evidence, then this book is for you. Basic knowledge of Linux and networking concepts is expected. What You Will Learn Understand Internetworking, sources of network-based evidence and other basic technical fundamentals, including the tools that will be used throughout the book Acquire evidence using traffic acquisition software and know how to manage and handle the evidence Perform packet analysis by capturing and collecting data, along with content analysis Locate wireless devices, as well as capturing and analyzing wireless traffic data packets Implement protocol analysis and content matching; acquire evidence from NIDS/NIPS Act upon the data and evidence gathered by being able to connect the dots and draw links between various events Apply logging and interfaces, along with analyzing web proxies and understanding encrypted web traffic Use IOCs (Indicators of Compromise) and build real-world forensic solutions, dealing with malware In Detail We live in a highly networked world. Every digital device—phone, tablet, or computer is connected to each other, in one way or another. In this new age of connected networks, there is network crime. Network forensics is the brave new frontier of digital investigation and information security professionals to extend their abilities to catch miscreants on the network. The book starts with an introduction to the world of network forensics and investigations. You will begin by getting an understanding of how to gather both physical and virtual evidence, intercepting and analyzing network data, wireless data packets, investigating intrusions, and so on. You will further explore the technology, tools, and investigating methods using malware forensics, network tunneling, and behaviors. By the end of the book, you will gain a complete understanding of how to successfully close a case. Style and approach An easy-to-follow book filled with real-world case studies and applications. Each topic is explained along with all the practical tools and software needed, allowing the reader to use a completely hands-on approach.



Learning by Practicing - Mastering TShark Network Forensics

Author : Nik Alleyne

Publisher :

Page : 174 pages

File Size : 19,17 MB

Release : 2020-06

Category :

ISBN : 9781775383024

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The book you have been waiting for to make you a Master of TShark Network Forensics, is finally here!!! Be it you are a Network Engineer, a Network Forensics Analyst, someone new to packet analysis or someone who occasionally looks at packet, this book is guaranteed to improve your TShark skills, while moving you from Zero to Hero. Mastering TShark Network Forensics, can be considered the definitive repository of practical TShark knowledge. It is your one-stop shop for all you need to master TShark, with adequate references to allow you to go deeper on peripheral topics if you so choose. Book Objectives: Introduce packet capturing architecture Teach the basics of TShark Teach some not so basic TShark tricks Solve real world challenges with TShark Identify services hiding behind other protocols Perform "hands-free" packet capture with TShark Analyze and decrypt TLS encrypted traffic Analyze and decrypt WPA2 Personal Traffic Going way beyond - Leveraging TShark and Python for IP threat intelligence Introduce Lua scripts Introduce packet editing Introduce packet merging Introduce packet rewriting Introduce remote packet capturing Who is this book for?While this book is written specifically for Network Forensics Analysts, it is equally beneficial to anyone who supports the network infrastructure. This means, Network Administrators, Security Specialists, Network Engineers, etc., will all benefit from this book. Considering the preceding, I believe the following represents the right audience for this book: Individuals starting off their Cybersecurity careers Individuals working in a Cyber/Security Operations Center (C/SOC) General practitioners of Cybersecurity Experienced Cybersecurity Ninjas who may be looking for a trick or two Anyone who just wishes to learn more about TShark and its uses in network forensics Anyone involved in network forensics More importantly, anyhow who is looking for a good read Not sure if this book is for you? Take a glimpse at the sample chapter before committing to it. Mastering TShark sample chapters can be found at: https: //bit.ly/TShark All PCAPS used within this book can be found at: https: //github.com/SecurityNik/SUWtHEh- As an addition to this book, the tool, pktIntel: Tool used to perform threat intelligence against packet data can be found at: https: //github.com/SecurityNik/pktIntel



Mastering Python for Networking and Security

Author : José Ortega

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 415 pages

File Size : 24,1 MB

Release : 2018-09-28

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1788990706

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Master Python scripting to build a network and perform security operations Key Features Learn to handle cyber attacks with modern Python scripting Discover various Python libraries for building and securing your network Understand Python packages and libraries to secure your network infrastructure Book DescriptionIt’s becoming more and more apparent that security is a critical aspect of IT infrastructure. A data breach is a major security incident, usually carried out by just hacking a simple network line. Increasing your network’s security helps step up your defenses against cyber attacks. Meanwhile, Python is being used for increasingly advanced tasks, with the latest update introducing many new packages. This book focuses on leveraging these updated packages to build a secure network with the help of Python scripting. This book covers topics from building a network to the different procedures you need to follow to secure it. You’ll first be introduced to different packages and libraries, before moving on to different ways to build a network with the help of Python scripting. Later, you will learn how to check a network’s vulnerability using Python security scripting, and understand how to check vulnerabilities in your network. As you progress through the chapters, you will also learn how to achieve endpoint protection by leveraging Python packages along with writing forensic scripts. By the end of this book, you will be able to get the most out of the Python language to build secure and robust networks that are resilient to attacks.What you will learn Develop Python scripts for automating security and pentesting tasks Discover the Python standard library s main modules used for performing security-related tasks Automate analytical tasks and the extraction of information from servers Explore processes for detecting and exploiting vulnerabilities in servers Use network software for Python programming Perform server scripting and port scanning with Python Identify vulnerabilities in web applications with Python Use Python to extract metadata and forensics Who this book is for This book is ideal for network engineers, system administrators, or any security professional looking at tackling networking and security challenges. Programmers with some prior experience in Python will get the most out of this book. Some basic understanding of general programming structures and Python is required.



Network Forensics

Author : Ric Messier

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 363 pages

File Size : 41,78 MB

Release : 2017-08-07

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1119328284

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Intensively hands-on training for real-world network forensics Network Forensics provides a uniquely practical guide for IT and law enforcement professionals seeking a deeper understanding of cybersecurity. This book is hands-on all the way—by dissecting packets, you gain fundamental knowledge that only comes from experience. Real packet captures and log files demonstrate network traffic investigation, and the learn-by-doing approach relates the essential skills that traditional forensics investigators may not have. From network packet analysis to host artifacts to log analysis and beyond, this book emphasizes the critical techniques that bring evidence to light. Network forensics is a growing field, and is becoming increasingly central to law enforcement as cybercrime becomes more and more sophisticated. This book provides an unprecedented level of hands-on training to give investigators the skills they need. Investigate packet captures to examine network communications Locate host-based artifacts and analyze network logs Understand intrusion detection systems—and let them do the legwork Have the right architecture and systems in place ahead of an incident Network data is always changing, and is never saved in one place; an investigator must understand how to examine data over time, which involves specialized skills that go above and beyond memory, mobile, or data forensics. Whether you're preparing for a security certification or just seeking deeper training for a law enforcement or IT role, you can only learn so much from concept; to thoroughly understand something, you need to do it. Network Forensics provides intensive hands-on practice with direct translation to real-world application.



Applied Incident Response

Author : Steve Anson

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 471 pages

File Size : 25,99 MB

Release : 2020-01-29

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1119560268

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Incident response is critical for the active defense of any network, and incident responders need up-to-date, immediately applicable techniques with which to engage the adversary. Applied Incident Response details effective ways to respond to advanced attacks against local and remote network resources, providing proven response techniques and a framework through which to apply them. As a starting point for new incident handlers, or as a technical reference for hardened IR veterans, this book details the latest techniques for responding to threats against your network, including: Preparing your environment for effective incident response Leveraging MITRE ATT&CK and threat intelligence for active network defense Local and remote triage of systems using PowerShell, WMIC, and open-source tools Acquiring RAM and disk images locally and remotely Analyzing RAM with Volatility and Rekall Deep-dive forensic analysis of system drives using open-source or commercial tools Leveraging Security Onion and Elastic Stack for network security monitoring Techniques for log analysis and aggregating high-value logs Static and dynamic analysis of malware with YARA rules, FLARE VM, and Cuckoo Sandbox Detecting and responding to lateral movement techniques, including pass-the-hash, pass-the-ticket, Kerberoasting, malicious use of PowerShell, and many more Effective threat hunting techniques Adversary emulation with Atomic Red Team Improving preventive and detective controls



Hands-On Network Forensics

Author : Nipun Jaswal

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 347 pages

File Size : 23,56 MB

Release : 2019-03-30

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1789341051

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Gain basic skills in network forensics and learn how to apply them effectively Key FeaturesInvestigate network threats with easePractice forensics tasks such as intrusion detection, network analysis, and scanningLearn forensics investigation at the network levelBook Description Network forensics is a subset of digital forensics that deals with network attacks and their investigation. In the era of network attacks and malware threat, it’s now more important than ever to have skills to investigate network attacks and vulnerabilities. Hands-On Network Forensics starts with the core concepts within network forensics, including coding, networking, forensics tools, and methodologies for forensic investigations. You’ll then explore the tools used for network forensics, followed by understanding how to apply those tools to a PCAP file and write the accompanying report. In addition to this, you will understand how statistical flow analysis, network enumeration, tunneling and encryption, and malware detection can be used to investigate your network. Towards the end of this book, you will discover how network correlation works and how to bring all the information from different types of network devices together. By the end of this book, you will have gained hands-on experience of performing forensics analysis tasks. What you will learnDiscover and interpret encrypted trafficLearn about various protocolsUnderstand the malware language over wireGain insights into the most widely used malwareCorrelate data collected from attacksDevelop tools and custom scripts for network forensics automationWho this book is for The book targets incident responders, network engineers, analysts, forensic engineers and network administrators who want to extend their knowledge from the surface to the deep levels of understanding the science behind network protocols, critical indicators in an incident and conducting a forensic search over the wire.



Mastering Defensive Security

Author : Cesar Bravo

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 528 pages

File Size : 10,70 MB

Release : 2022-01-06

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1800206097

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An immersive learning experience enhanced with technical, hands-on labs to understand the concepts, methods, tools, platforms, and systems required to master the art of cybersecurity Key FeaturesGet hold of the best defensive security strategies and toolsDevelop a defensive security strategy at an enterprise levelGet hands-on with advanced cybersecurity threat detection, including XSS, SQL injections, brute forcing web applications, and moreBook Description Every organization has its own data and digital assets that need to be protected against an ever-growing threat landscape that compromises the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of crucial data. Therefore, it is important to train professionals in the latest defensive security skills and tools to secure them. Mastering Defensive Security provides you with in-depth knowledge of the latest cybersecurity threats along with the best tools and techniques needed to keep your infrastructure secure. The book begins by establishing a strong foundation of cybersecurity concepts and advances to explore the latest security technologies such as Wireshark, Damn Vulnerable Web App (DVWA), Burp Suite, OpenVAS, and Nmap, hardware threats such as a weaponized Raspberry Pi, and hardening techniques for Unix, Windows, web applications, and cloud infrastructures. As you make progress through the chapters, you'll get to grips with several advanced techniques such as malware analysis, security automation, computer forensics, and vulnerability assessment, which will help you to leverage pentesting for security. By the end of this book, you'll have become familiar with creating your own defensive security tools using IoT devices and developed advanced defensive security skills. What you will learnBecome well versed with concepts related to defensive securityDiscover strategies and tools to secure the most vulnerable factor – the userGet hands-on experience using and configuring the best security toolsUnderstand how to apply hardening techniques in Windows and Unix environmentsLeverage malware analysis and forensics to enhance your security strategySecure Internet of Things (IoT) implementationsEnhance the security of web applications and cloud deploymentsWho this book is for This book is for all IT professionals who want to take their first steps into the world of defensive security; from system admins and programmers to data analysts and data scientists with an interest in security. Experienced cybersecurity professionals working on broadening their knowledge and keeping up to date with the latest defensive developments will also find plenty of useful information in this book. You'll need a basic understanding of networking, IT, servers, virtualization, and cloud platforms before you get started with this book.



Mastering Windows Network Forensics and Investigation

Author : Steven Anson

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 553 pages

File Size : 39,29 MB

Release : 2007-04-02

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0470097620

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This comprehensive guide provides you with the training you need to arm yourself against phishing, bank fraud, unlawful hacking, and other computer crimes. Two seasoned law enforcement professionals discuss everything from recognizing high-tech criminal activity and collecting evidence to presenting it in a way that judges and juries can understand. They cover the range of skills, standards, and step-by-step procedures you’ll need to conduct a criminal investigation in a Windows environment and make your evidence stand up in court.



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