Ganesh Ramakrishnan, Mansoor Haqanee

Cloud Forensics Demystified

Decoding cloud investigation complexities for digital forensic professionals

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Produktbeschreibung

Enhance your skills as a cloud investigator to adeptly respond to cloud incidents by combining traditional forensic techniques with innovative approachesKey FeaturesUncover the steps involved in cloud forensic investigations for M365 and Google Workspace Explore tools and logs available within AWS, Azure, and Google for cloud investigations Learn how to investigate containerized services such as Kubernetes and Docker Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description As organizations embrace cloud-centric environments, it becomes imperative for security professionals to master the skills of effective cloud investigation. Cloud Forensics Demystified addresses this pressing need, explaining how to use cloud-native tools and logs together with traditional digital forensic techniques for a thorough cloud investigation. The book begins by giving you an overview of cloud services, followed by a detailed exploration of the tools and techniques used to investigate popular cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Progressing through the chapters, you'll learn how to investigate Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and containerized environments such as Kubernetes. Throughout, the chapters emphasize the significance of the cloud, explaining which tools and logs need to be enabled for investigative purposes and demonstrating how to integrate them with traditional digital forensic tools and techniques to respond to cloud security incidents. By the end of this book, you'll be well-equipped to handle security breaches in cloud-based environments and have a comprehensive understanding of the essential cloud-based logs vital to your investigations. This knowledge will enable you to swiftly acquire and scrutinize artifacts of interest in cloud security incidents. What you will learnExplore the essential tools and logs for your cloud investigation Master the overall incident response process and approach Familiarize yourself with the MITRE ATT&CK framework for the cloud Get to grips with live forensic analysis and threat hunting in the cloud Learn about cloud evidence acquisition for offline analysis Analyze compromised Kubernetes containers Employ automated tools to collect logs from M365 Who this book is for This book is for cybersecurity professionals, incident responders, and IT professionals adapting to the paradigm shift toward cloud-centric environments. Anyone seeking a comprehensive guide to investigating security incidents in popular cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and containerized environments like Kubernetes will find this book useful. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to cloud security, this book offers insights and practical knowledge to enable you to handle and secure cloud-based infrastructure.Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Cloud Trends in Cyber and Privacy Laws and Their Impact on DFIR Exploring the Major Cloud Providers DFIR Investigations - Logs in AWS DFIR Investigations - Logs in Azure DFIR Investigations - Logs in GCP Cloud Productivity Suites The Digital Forensics and Incident Response Process Common Attack Vectors and TTPs Cloud Evidence Acquisition Analyzing Compromised Containers Analyzing Compromised Cloud Productivity Suites

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Packt Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 715g
• ISBN-13: 9781800564411
• ISBN-10: 1800564414
• Artikelnr.: 69920262

Autorenporträt

Ganesh Ramakrishnan is a senior manager at KPMG Canada's Incident Response team, with over 12 years of incident response experience. He leads a dynamic team focused on responding to and managing incidents for organizations across various industry sectors, working with KPMG's incident response teams globally. He has led numerous incident response cases, including high-profile ones, and collaborated with law enforcement agencies worldwide. Apart from assisting organizations during crises, Ganesh also helps them prepare for incidents and educates them on handling them.Ganesh has a master's in computer application and an MSc in network and information security. He also holds CISSP, SANS GCFA, and SANS GNFA certifications.