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August 20, 2024 54 mins

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Episode 13 is another giant episode with a focus on what its like be in the mud working on real life forensic investigations. Jacob and Clint talk about ELK EDR, using Sysmon.

Sandbox Environments: Jacob discusses the creation of a sandbox environment using an ELK stack combined with Sysmon, enabling in-depth malware analysis by capturing and analyzing detailed system activity.

Automation in Investigations: Jacob emphasizes the importance of automating repetitive tasks, such as business email compromise investigations, to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Pen Testing and Red Teaming: Jacob shares insights into the importance of understanding both offensive (red teaming) and defensive (blue teaming) techniques to better anticipate and mitigate threats.

Practical Learning: Jacob advocates for hands-on experience in digital forensics, highlighting the limitations of theoretical knowledge and the value of real-world application.

Resources Mentioned:

  • ELK Stack: Used for creating a detailed sandbox environment for malware analysis. Learn more about ELK Stack here.
  • Sysmon: Essential tool for capturing detailed logs on Windows systems. Explore Sysmon here.
  • Axiom: A commercial digital forensics tool praised for its comprehensive and reliable results. More about Axiom here.
  • Cellebrite: A tool used for mobile device forensics, particularly for logical acquisitions. Discover Cellebrite here.
  • Splunk: Utilized for automating the investigation process by analyzing large datasets quickly. More on Splunk here.

Jacob Wilson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob--wilson/?originalSubdomain=au

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