Python Forensics
A Workbench for Inventing and Sharing Digital Forensic Technology
2nd Edition
Published on 1. November 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-443-22233-7 (ISBN)
Description
Python Forensics: A Workbench for Inventing and Sharing Digital Forensic Technology, Second Edition provides never-before-published, proven forensic modules, libraries, and turnkey solutions. In addition, detailed instruction and documentation provided with the code samples allow even novice Python programmers to add their own unique twists. Rapid development of new cybercrime investigation tools is an essential ingredient in virtually every case and environment. Whether you are performing post-mortem investigation, executing live triage, extracting evidence from mobile devices or cloud services, or are collecting and processing evidence from a network, Python forensic implementations can fill in the gaps. This updated edition addresses new and emerging needs of the Digital Forensics professional, including expanded integration of Python into forensics and cybersecurity platforms; extensive machine learning integration with the Python ecosystem; using Python for deep packet inspection investigations; using Python for the gathering and analysis of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations; using Python during eDiscovery investigations; integration of Python with Generative Pre Trainer-Transformers such as GPT-3, ChatGPT, and others; extraction and interaction with social media platforms; integration and access to Virus Total and other Internet resources; and YARA rule processing with Python.
Reviews / Votes
"Covering a panoply of techniques from search to network forensics, reading this book will expand the reader's understanding of both forensics and the Python libraries." --Computing Reviews"Overall, the book is well laid out. The first few chapters cover some important forensic challenges. The code is easy to follow and well commented." --Help Net Security
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-443-22233-7 (9780443222337)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
06/2014
Syngress
€63.13
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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.
Content
1. The evolution of Python for investigative acquisition and analysis
2. Integrating advanced 3rd Party Libraries for Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, eDiscovery, GPT, social media and malware investigations
3. Integrating Python with forensics and cyber security platforms
4. Forensics Searching using regular expressions, YARA rules, targeting static and dynamic environments including Web and Social Platforms
5. Analysis of photographic images for the identification of fake photos, deep fake videos/audio, and data hiding methods
6. Extracting and analyzing time of static and dynamic evidence sources including social platforms
7. Extracting meaning and sentiment from news stories, tweets, and other social media communications
8. Performing packet capture and deep packet analysis
9. Gathering open-source intelligence from social platforms and eDiscovery applications
10. Python Forensics in the Cloud
11. Integrating Python with GPT-3 and ChatGPT
12. Applying Python and Machine Learning within forensic investigations. Identifying fake news, Spear Phishing, GPT generated text, echo chambers, and propaganda
13. What is ahead for Python and Forensics
2. Integrating advanced 3rd Party Libraries for Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, eDiscovery, GPT, social media and malware investigations
3. Integrating Python with forensics and cyber security platforms
4. Forensics Searching using regular expressions, YARA rules, targeting static and dynamic environments including Web and Social Platforms
5. Analysis of photographic images for the identification of fake photos, deep fake videos/audio, and data hiding methods
6. Extracting and analyzing time of static and dynamic evidence sources including social platforms
7. Extracting meaning and sentiment from news stories, tweets, and other social media communications
8. Performing packet capture and deep packet analysis
9. Gathering open-source intelligence from social platforms and eDiscovery applications
10. Python Forensics in the Cloud
11. Integrating Python with GPT-3 and ChatGPT
12. Applying Python and Machine Learning within forensic investigations. Identifying fake news, Spear Phishing, GPT generated text, echo chambers, and propaganda
13. What is ahead for Python and Forensics