Kali Linux Forensic Tools for Cyber-Incident Response Training Course

Introduction to Kali Linux for Forensics

• Overview of Kali Linux and its forensic capabilities for government use
• Preparing a forensic-ready laptop for government operations
• Understanding the chain of custody and legal considerations in governmental investigations

Disk and File System Forensics

• Acquiring and imaging disks for government forensic analysis
• Analyzing file systems with Autopsy and Sleuth Kit to support government investigations
• Recovering deleted files and hidden data in a manner compliant with government standards

Memory and Process Analysis

• Capturing volatile memory for government forensic purposes
• Investigating processes and malware to enhance government cybersecurity
• Utilizing Volatility for advanced memory analysis in governmental contexts

Network Forensics

• Capturing live network traffic for government forensic evaluations
• Analyzing packets with Wireshark and tcpdump to support government investigations
• Tracing intrusion activities and lateral movement within government networks

Log and Artifact Analysis

• Reviewing system and application logs for government forensic purposes
• Identifying artifacts of compromise in a government setting
• Conducting timeline analysis of incidents to support governmental investigations

Incident Investigation Workflow

• Evidence acquisition and validation processes for government use
• Step-by-step investigation methodology aligned with government protocols
• Documenting findings for stakeholders in a manner compliant with government standards

Advanced Tools and Techniques

• Mobile device forensic tools available in Kali for government use
• Steganography and encryption analysis to support government investigations
• Automation of forensic tasks with scripts to enhance efficiency in government operations

Summary and Next Steps