
Integrating Python with Leading Computer Forensics Platforms
Chet Hosmer(Author)
Syngress (Publisher)
Published on 23. September 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-12-809949-0 (ISBN)
Description
Integrating Python with Leading Computer Forensic Platforms takes a definitive look at how and why the integration of Python advances the field of digital forensics. In addition, the book includes practical, never seen Python examples that can be immediately put to use. Noted author Chet Hosmer demonstrates how to extend four key Forensic Platforms using Python, including EnCase by Guidance Software, MPE+ by AccessData, The Open Source Autopsy/SleuthKit by Brian Carrier and WetStone Technologies, and Live Acquisition and Triage Tool US-LATT. This book is for practitioners, forensic investigators, educators, students, private investigators, or anyone advancing digital forensics for investigating cybercrime.
Additionally, the open source availability of the examples allows for sharing and growth within the industry. This book is the first to provide details on how to directly integrate Python into key forensic platforms.
Additionally, the open source availability of the examples allows for sharing and growth within the industry. This book is the first to provide details on how to directly integrate Python into key forensic platforms.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Rockland, MA
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Digital forensic professionals and analysts, information security professionals, researchers, and practitioners, legal professionals, law enforcement officers, as well as students in digital forensics criminal justice programs at university.
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
496 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-809949-0 (9780128099490)
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E-Book
09/2016
Elsevier
€50.95
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Person
Chet Hosmer serves as an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona in the Cyber Operations program, where he is teaching and researching the application of Python and Machine Learning to advanced cybersecurity challenges. Chet is also the founder of Python Forensics, Inc. a non-profit organization focused on the collaborative development of open-source investigative technologies using Python and other popular scripting languages. Chet has made numerous appearances to discuss emerging cyber threats including NPR, ABC News, Forbes, IEEE, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Government Computer News, Salon.com, and Wired Magazine. He has 7 published books with Elsevier and Apress that focus on data hiding, passive network defense strategies, Python Forensics, PowerShell, and IoT.
Author
President, Python Forensics, Inc.
Assistant Professor, University of Arizona, Arizona, USA
Assistant Professor, University of Arizona, Arizona, USA
Content
Chapter 1: Integrating Python With Forensics Platforms
Chapter 2: Key Python Language Elements for Forensics
Chapter 3: Integrating Python With MPE+
Chapter 4: Integrating Python With EnCase/EnScripts
Chapter 5: Integrating Python With Leading Forensic Platforms
Chapter 6: Integrating Python With Leading Forensic Platforms
Chapter 7: Future Look and an Integration Challenge Problem
Chapter 2: Key Python Language Elements for Forensics
Chapter 3: Integrating Python With MPE+
Chapter 4: Integrating Python With EnCase/EnScripts
Chapter 5: Integrating Python With Leading Forensic Platforms
Chapter 6: Integrating Python With Leading Forensic Platforms
Chapter 7: Future Look and an Integration Challenge Problem