JMN ACADEMY

Windows Forensics The Windows operating system has come a long way. You literally can’t do anything in Windows without it being logged somewhere. It is important that you understand some of the common functions of the Windows OS. Let’s look at some commands and tools that will help identify current settings and possible vulnerabilities.  As a cyber professional you will want to become very comfortable typing commands at the Windows command prompt. Here are two easy ways to access the command prompt:      Press Win-R to open a Run window, then type cmd and press Enter or the OK button. To open an Administrator command prompt (if needed), type cmd and press Ctrl-Shift-Enter.     Press Win-X to open the Power Users menu, then select either Command Prompt or Command Prompt (Admin) as needed. If you have the Windows 10 Creators Update installed you may see PowerShell in place of Command Prompt; you can switch back to Command Prompt by selecting Win-I > Personalization > Taskbar and

A Computer Forensics Lab (CFL) is a designated location for conducting computer-based investigation of the collected evidence in order to solve the case and find the culprit. The lab houses the instruments, software and hardware tools, suspect media, and the forensic workstations required to perform investigation of all types. Setting up a forensics lab includes: Planning and budgeting Before planning and evaluating the budget for the forensic investigation case, consider the following:     Break down costs into daily and annual expenditure     Refer to the investigation expenses in the past     Be aware of updated technology     Use of statistics to obtain an idea about the computer crimes that are more likely to occur Physical location and structural design considerations     Make sure the lab room is secured     Heavy construction materials need to be used     Make sure lab exteriors have no windows     Ensure that computer systems are facing away from windows     Consider the room