OS X Incident Response: Scripting and Analysis

OS X Incident Response: Scripting and Analysis is a book for analysts who want to learn more about a less popular operating system. It covers collecting and analyzing forensic artifacts on OS X, which is important for investigating crimes and responding to incidents. The book teaches how to write response scripts in Python and bash, which can be used to collect and analyze volatile data immediately. The number of Macs on enterprise networks is increasing, so the skills of a forensic investigator are critical to determine the source of attacks and respond to incidents.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 14 May 2021
Publisher: Syngress Media,U.S.

Analysts seeking to enhance their knowledge of a less well-known operating system should read OS X Incident Response: Scripting and Analysis. By mastering the forensic artifacts of OS X, analysts will distinguish themselves by acquiring an up-and-coming skillset.

Digital forensics is a critical art and science. While forensics is commonly thought of as a function of a legal investigation, the same tactics and techniques used for those investigations are also important in a response to an incident. Digital evidence is not only critical in the course of investigating many crimes, but businesses are recognizing the importance of having skilled forensic investigators on staff in the case of policy violations. Perhaps more importantly, though, businesses are seeing enormous impact from malware outbreaks as well as data breaches. The skills of a forensic investigator are critical to determine the source of the attack as well as the impact. While there is a lot of focus on Windows because it is the predominant desktop operating system, there are currently very few resources available for forensic investigators on how to investigate attacks, gather evidence, and respond to incidents involving OS X. The number of Macs on enterprise networks is rapidly increasing, especially with the growing prevalence of BYOD, including iPads and iPhones.

Author Jaron Bradley covers a wide variety of topics, including both the collection and analysis of the forensic pieces found on the OS. Instead of using expensive commercial tools that clone the hard drive, you will learn how to write your own Python and bash-based response scripts. These scripts and methodologies can be used to collect and analyze volatile data immediately. For online source codes, please visit: https://github.com/jbradle.

Weight: 558g
Dimension: 238 x 191 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128044568