Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) V9.0

Overview This course will provide participants the necessary skills to identify an intruders footprints and to properly gather the necessary evidence to prosecute in the court of law. Who Should Attend The CHFI course will benefit: Police and other laws enforcement personnel, Defense and Military personnel, e-Business Security professionals, Systems administrators, Legal professionals, Banking, Insurance and other professionals, Government agencies Course Objectives Computer forensics enables the systematic and careful identification of evidence in computer related crime and abuse cases. This may range from tracing the tracks of a hacker through a client’s systems, to tracing the originator of defamatory emails, to recovering signs of fraud. Course Outline 1 - Computer Forensics and Investigations as a Profession Understanding Computer Forensics Comparing Definitions of Computer Forensics Exploring a Brief History of Computer Forensics Developing Computer Forensics Resources Preparing for Computing Investigations Understanding Enforcement Agency Investigations Understanding Corporate Investigations Maintaining Professional Conduct 2 - Understanding Computer Investigations Preparing a Computer Investigation Examining a Computer Crime Examining a Company-Policy Violation Taking a Systematic Approach Assessing the Case Planning Your Investigation Securing Your Evidence Understanding Data-Recovery Workstations and Software Setting Up Your Workstation for Computer Forensics Executing an Investigation Gathering the Evidence Copying the Evidence Disk Analyzing Your Digital Evidence Completing the Case Critiquing the Case 3 - Working with Windows and DOS Systems Understanding File Systems Understanding the Boot Sequence Examining Registry Data Disk Drive Overview Exploring Microsoft File Structures Disk Partition Concerns Boot Partition Concerns Examining FAT Disks Examining NTFS Disks NTFS System Files NTFS Attributes NTFS Data Streams NTFS Compressed Files NTFS Encrypted File Systems (EFS) EFS Recovery Key Agent Deleting NTFS Files Understanding Microsoft Boot Tasks Windows XP, 2000, and NT Startup Windows XP System Files Understanding MS-DOS Startup Tasks Other DOS Operating Systems 4 - Macintosh and Linux Boot Processes and Disk Structures Understanding the Macintosh File Structure Understanding Volumes Exploring Macintosh Boot Tasks Examining UNIX and Linux Disk Structures UNIX and Linux Overview Understanding modes Understanding UNIX and Linux Boot Processes Understanding Linux Loader UNIX and Linux Drives and Partition Scheme Examining Compact Disc Data Structures Understanding Other Disk Structures Examining SCSI Disks Examining IDE/EIDE Devices 5 - The Investigators Office and Laboratory Understanding Forensic Lab Certification Requirements Identifying Duties of the Lab Manager and Staff Balancing Costs and Needs Acquiring Certification and Training Determining the Physical Layout of a Computer Forensics Lab Identifying Lab Security Needs Conducting High-Risk Investigations Considering Office Ergonomics Environmental Conditions Lighting Structural Design Considerations Electrical Needs Communications Fire-suppression Systems Evidence Lockers Facility Maintenance Physical Security Needs Auditing a Computer Forensics Lab Computer Forensics Lab Floor Plan Ideas Selecting a Basic Forensic Workstation Selecting Workstations for Police Labs Selecting Workstations for Private and Corporate Labs Stocking Hardware Peripherals Maintaining Operating Systems and Application Software Inventories Using a Disaster Recovery Plan Planning for Equipment Upgrades Using Laptop Forensic Workstations Building a Business Case for Developing a Forensics Lab Creating a Forensic Boot Floppy Disk Assembling the Tools for a Forensic Boot Floppy Disk Retrieving Evidence Data Using a Remote Network Connection 6 - Current Computer Forensics Tools Evaluating Your Computer Forensics Software Needs Using National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Tools Using National Institute of Justice (NU) Methods Validating Computer Forensics Tools Using Command-Line Forensics Tools Exploring NTI Tools Exploring Ds2dump Reviewing DriveSpy Exploring PDBlock Exploring PDWipe Reviewing Image Exploring Part Exploring SnapBack DatArrest Exploring Byte Back Exploring MaresWare Exploring DIGS Mycroft v3 Exploring Graphical User Interface (GUI) Forensics Tools Exploring AccessData Programs Exploring Guidance Software EnCase Exploring Ontrack Using BIAProtect Using LC Technologies Software Exploring WinHex Specialist Edition Exploring DIGS Analyzer Professional Forensic Software Exploring ProDiscover DFT Exploring DataLifter Exploring ASRData Exploring the Internet History Viewer Exploring Other Useful Computer Forensics Tools Exploring LTOOLS Exploring Mtools Exploring R-Tools Using Explore2fs Exploring @stake Exploring TCT and TCTUTILs Exploring ILook Exploring HashKeeper Using Graphic Viewers Exploring Hardware Tools Computing-Investigation Workstations Building Your Own Workstation Using a Write-blocker Using LC Technology International Hardware Forensic Computers DIGS Digital Intelligence Image MASSter Solo FastBloc Acard NoWrite Wiebe Tech Forensic DriveDock Recommendations for a Forensic Workstation 7 - Digital Evidence Controls Identifying Digital Evidence Understanding Evidence Rules Securing Digital Evidence at an Incident Scene Cataloging Digital Evidence Lab Evidence Considerations Processing and Handling Digital Evidence Storing Digital Evidence Evidence Retention and Media Storage Needs Documenting Evidence Obtaining a Digital Signature 8 - Processing Crime and Incident Scenes Processing Private-Sector Incident Scenes Processing Law Enforcement Crime Scenes Understanding Concepts and Terms Used in Warrants Preparing for a Search Identifying the Nature of the Case Identifying the Type of Computing System Determining Whether You Can Seize a Computer Obtaining a Detailed Description of the Location Determining Who Is in Charge Using Additional Technical Expertise Determining the Tools You Need Preparing the Investigation Team Securing a Computer Incident or Crime Scene Seizing Digital Evidence at the Scene Processing a Major Incident or Crime Scene Processing Data Centers with an Array of RAIDS Using a Technical Advisor at an Incident or Crime Scene Sample Civil Investigation Sample Criminal Investigation Collecting Digital Evidence 9 - Data Acquisition Determining the Best Acquisition Method Planning Data Recovery Contingencies Using MS-DOS Acquisition Tools Understanding How DriveSpy Accesses Sector Ranges Data Preservation Commands Using DriveSpy Data Manipulation Commands Using Windows Acquisition Tools AccessData FTK Explorer Acquiring Data on Linux Computers Using Other Forensics Acquisition Tools Exploring SnapBack DatArrest Exploring SafeBack Exploring EnCase 10 - Computer Forensic Analysis Understanding Computer Forensic Analysis Refining the Investigation Plan Using DriveSpy to Analyze Computer Data DriveSpy Command Switches DriveSpy Keyword Searching DriveSpy Scripts DriveSpy Data-Integrity Tools DriveSpy Residual Data Collection Tools Other Useful DriveSpy Command Tools Using Other Digital Intelligence Computer Forensics Tools Using PDBlock and PDWipe Using AccessDatas Forensic Toolkit Performing a Computer Forensic Analysis Setting Up Your Forensic Workstation Performing Forensic Analysis on Microsoft File Systems UNIX and Linux Forensic Analysis Macintosh Investigations Addressing Data Hiding Techniques Hiding Partitions Marking Bad Clusters Bit-Shifting Using Steganography Examining Encrypted Files Recovering Passwords 11 - E-mail Investigations Understanding Internet Fundamentals Understanding Internet Protocols Exploring the Roles of the Client and Server in E-mail Investigating E-mail Crimes and Violations Identifying E-mail Crimes and Violations Examining E-mail Messages Copying an E-mail Message Printing an E-mail Message Viewing E-mail Headers Examining an E-mail Header Examining Additional E-mail Files Tracing an E-mail Message Using Network Logs Related to E-mail Understanding E-mail Servers Examining UNIX E-mail Server Logs Examining Microsoft E-mail Server Logs Examining Novell GroupWise E-mail Logs Using Specialized E-mail Forensics Tools 12 - Recovering Image Files Recognizing an Image File Understanding Bitmap and Raster Images Understanding Vector Images Metafle Graphics Understanding Image File Formats Understanding Data Compression Reviewing Lossless and Lossy Compression Locating and Recovering Image Files Identifying Image File Fragments Repairing Damaged Headers Reconstructing File Fragments Identifying Unknown File Formats Analyzing Image File Headers Tools for Viewing Images Understanding Steganography in Image Files Using Steganalysis Tools Identifying Copyright Issues with Graphics 13 - Writing Investigation Reports Understanding the Importance of Reports Limiting the Report to Specifics Types of Reports Expressing an Opinion Designing the Layout and Presentation Litigation Support Reports versus Technical Reports Writing Clearly Providing Supporting Material Formatting Consistently Explaining Methods Data Collection Including Calculations Providing for Uncertainty and Error Analysis Explaining Results Discussing Results and Conclusions Providing References Including Appendices Providing Acknowledgments Formal Report Format Writing the Report Using FTK Demo Version 14 - Becoming an Expert Witness Comparing Technical and Scientific Testimony Preparing for Testimony Documenting and Preparing Evidence Keeping Consistent Work Habits Processing Evidence Serving as a Consulting Expert or an Expert Witness Creating and Maintaining Your CV Preparing Technical Definitions Testifying in Court Understanding the Trial Process Qualifying Your Testimony and Voir Dire Addressing Potential Problems Testifying in General Presenting Your Evidence Using Graphics in Your Testimony Helping Your Attorney Avoiding Testimony Problems Testifying During Direct Examination Using Graphics During Testimony Testifying During Cross-Examination Exercising Ethics When Testifying Understanding Prosecutorial Misconduct Preparing for a Deposition Guidelines for Testifying at a Deposition Recognizing Deposition Problems Public Release: Dealing with Reporters Forming an Expert Opinion Determining the Origin of a Floppy Disk 15 - Computer Security Incident Response Team Incident Response Team Incident Reporting Process Low-level incidents Mid-level incidents High-level incidents What is a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT)? Why would an organization need a CSIRT? What types of CSIRTs exist? Other Response Teams Acronyms What does a CSIRT do? What is Incident Handling? Need for CSIRT in Organizations Best Practices for Creating a CSIRT? 16 - Logfile Analysis Secure Audit Logging Audit Events Syslog Message File Setting Up Remote Logging Linux Process Tracking Windows Logging Remote Logging in Windows ntsyslog Application Logging Extended Logging Monitoring for Intrusion and Security Events Importance of Time Synchronization Passive Detection Methods Dump Event Log Tool (Dumpel.exe) EventCombMT Event Collection Scripting Event Collection Tools Forensic Tool: fwanalog Elements of an End-to-End Forensic Trace Log Analysis and Correlation TCPDump logs Intrusion Detection Log (RealSecure) Intrusion Detection Log (SNORT) 17 - Recovering Deleted Files The Windows Recycle Bin Digital evidence Recycle Hidden Folder How do I undelete a file? e2undel O&O UnErase Restorer2000 BadCopy Pro File Scavenger Mycroft v3 PC ParaChute Search and Recover Stellar Phoenix Ext2,Ext3 Zero Assumption Digital Image Recovery FileSaver VirtualLab Data Recovery R-Linux Drive & Data Recovery Active@ UNERASER - DATA Recovery 18 - Application Password Crackers Advanced Office XP Password Recovery AOXPPR Accent Keyword Extractor Advanced PDF Password Recovery APDFPR Distributed Network Attack Windows XP / 2000 / NT Key Passware Kit How to Bypass BIOS Passwords BIOS Password Crackers Removing the CMOS Battery Default Password Database 19 - Investigating E-Mail Crimes E-mail Crimes Sending Fakemail Sending E-mail using Telnet Tracing an e-mail Mail Headers Reading Email Headers Tracing Back Tracing Back Web Based E-mail Microsoft Outlook Mail Pst File Location Tool: R-Mail Tool: FinaleMail Searching E-mail Addresses E-mail Search Site abuse.net Network Abuse Clearing House Handling Spam Protecting your E-mail Address from Spam Tool: Enkoder Form Tool: eMailTrackerPro Tool: SPAM Punisher 20 - Investigating Web Attacks How to Tell an Attack is in Progress What to Do When You Are Under Attack? Conducting the Investigation Attempted Break-in Step 1: Identifing the System(s) Step 2: Traffic between source and destination How to detect attacks on your server? Investigating Log Files IIS Logs Log file Codes Apache Logs Access_log Log Security Log File Information Simple Request Time/Date Field Mirrored Site Detection Mirrored Site in IIS Logs Vulnerability Scanning Detection Example of Attack in Log file Web Page Defacement Defacement using DNS Compromise Investigating DNS Poisoning Investigating FTP Servers Example of FTP Compromise FTP logs SQL Injection Attacks Investigating SQL Injection Attacks Web Based Password Brute Force Attack Investigating IP Address Tools for locating IP Address Investigating Dynamic IP Address Location of DHCP Server Logfile 21 - Investigating Network Traffic Network Intrusions and Attacks Direct vs. Distributed Attacks Automated Attacks Accidental Attacks Address Spoofing IP Spoofing ARP Spoofing DNS Spoofing Preventing IP Spoofing Preventing ARP Spoofing Preventing DNS Spoofing VisualZone DShield Forensic Tools for Network Investigations TCPDump Ethereal NetAnalyst Ettercap Ethereal 22 - Investigating Router Attacks DoS Attacks Investigating DoS Attacks Investigating Router Attacks 23 - The Computer Forensics Process Evidence Seizure Methodology Before the Investigation Document Everything Confiscation of Computer Equipment 24 - Data Duplication Tool: R-Drive Image Tool: DriveLook Tool: DiskExplorer for NTFS 25 - Windows Forensics Gathering Evidence in Windows Collecting Data from Memory Collecting Evidence Memory Dump Manual Memory Dump (Windows 2000) Manual Memory Dump (Windows XP) PMDump Windows Registry Registry Data Regmon utility Forensic Tool: InCntrl5 Backing Up of the entire Registry System State Backup Forensic Tool: Back4Win Forensic Tool: Registry Watch System Processes Process Monitors Default Processes in Windows NT, 2000, and XP Process-Monitoring Programs Process Explorer Look for Hidden Files Viewing Hidden Files in Windows NTFS Streams Detecting NTFS Streams Rootkits Detecting Rootkits Sigverif Detecting Trojans and Backdoors Removing Trojans and Backdoors Port Numbers Used by Trojans Examining the Windows Swap File Swap file as evidence Viewing the Contents of the Swap/Page File Recovering Evidence from the Web Browser Locating Browser History Evidence Forensic Tool: Cache Monitor Print Spooler Files Steganography Forensic Tool: StegDetect 26 - Linux Forensics Performing Memory Dump on Unix Systems Viewing Hidden Files Executing Process Create a Linux Forensic Toolkit Collect Volatile Data Prior to Forensic Duplication Executing a Trusted Shell Determining Who is logged on to the System Determining the Running Processes Detecting Loadable Kernel Module Rootkits LKM Open Ports and Listening Applications /proc file system Log Files Configuration Files Low Level Analysis Log Messages Running syslogd Investigating User Accounts Collecting an Evidential Image File Auditing Tools 27 - Investigating PDA Parabens PDA Seizure 28 - Enforcement Law and Prosecution Freedom of Information Act Reporting Security Breaches to Law Enforcement National Infrastructure Protection Center Federal Computer Crimes and Laws Federal Laws The USA Patriot Act of 2001 Building the Cybercrime Case How the FBI Investigates Computer Crime Cyber Crime Investigations Computer-facilitated crime FBI Federal Statutes Local laws Federal Investigative Guidelines Gather Proprietary Information Contact law enforcement To initiate an investigation 29 - Investigating Trademark and Copyright Infringement Trademarks Trademark Eligibility What is a service mark? What is trade dress? Internet domain name Trademark Infringement Conducting a Trademark Search Using Internet to Search for Trademarks Hiring a professional firm to conduct my trademark search Trademark Registrations Benefits of Trademark Registration Copyright How long does a copyright last? Copyright Notice Copyright Fair Use Doctrine U.S. Copyright Office How are copyrights enforced? SCO vs IBM What is Plagiarism? Turnitin Plagiarism Detection Tools