Digital Forensics with Kali Linux
Perform data acquisition, digital investigation, and threat analysis using Kali Linux tools
Shiva V.N. Parasram
BIRMINGHAM - MUMBAI
Digital Forensics with Kali Linux
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First published: December 2017
Production reference: 1151217
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Credits
Author Shiva V.N. Parasram | Copy Editor Safis Editing |
Reviewers Alex Samm Dale Joseph | Project Coordinator Virginia Dias |
Commissioning Editor Gebin George | Proofreader Safis Editing |
Acquisition Editor Rahul Nair | Indexer Rekha Nair |
Content Development Editor Nithin Varghese | Production Coordinator Melwyn Dsa |
Technical Editor Vishal Kamal Mewada |
Disclaimer
The information within this book is intended to be used only in an ethical manner. Do not use any information from the book if you do not have written permission from the owner of the equipment. If you perform illegal actions, you are likely to be arrested and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Packt Publishing does not take any responsibility if you misuse any of the information contained within the book. The information herein must only be used while testing environments with proper written authorizations from appropriate persons responsible.
About the Author
Shiva V.N. Parasram is an IT and cybersecurity professional with 13 years of experience in IT security and over 5 years in penetration testing and digital forensics investigations and training. Some of his qualifications include an MSc. in Network Security (Distinction), CEH, CHFI, ECSA, CEI, CCNA, ACE, and NSE. Having been the Director and CISO of his own company, the Computer Forensics and Security Institute (CFSI), since 2011, he has carried out investigations and pentesting for some of the largest private companies in the Caribbean. As a Certified EC-Council Instructor (CEI), he has also trained many people in the banking and private sectors, the Ministry of National Security, and protective services in Trinidad and Tobago, and also lectures in digital forensics at the postgraduate level.
Being a cyber-security and forensics lecturer at heart, I've always loved sharing my knowledge and creating labs and tutorials, hoping to someday have them all published. Needless to say, I was nothing short of elated when Rahul Nair of Packt Publishing contacted me and offered me the amazing opportunity to write this book.
Many thanks to everyone who made the publishing of this book possible. To my Packt family, including my technical editor Vishal Mewada and editor and friend, Nithin George Varghese, for all his encouragement, especially at times when I was completely overwhelmed and needed those many motivational talks. To my cheerleaders at work, Heather Ali and Deborah Romero, who would pick up lunch for me on a daily basis and encourage me to use my lunch hour to further my research. My brilliant technical reviewers, Mr. Dale Joseph at the National CyberCrime Unit and Mr. Alex Samm, the international Sys. Admin. himself at ESP Global. Special thanks to Bepnesh Goolcharran of Tier10 Technologies and Mr. Glen Singh of XyberFusion Ltd. for their exceptional research assistance at all hours of the evening, including at weekends.
To my MSc Lecturer, Mr. Vishal Ramnarine, for all his support and encouragement in pushing me to always give my best and rise to the top.
Special thanks to my dear Guru Pt. Hardeo Persad, my friends Dr. Mala Maharaj, Dr. Nirvan Basdeo, and my dear Dr. Hari Maharajh, who helped me get here and will forever live in my heart and memory.
Finally, to my very loving, supportive, and fun family, Harry G. and Indra Parasram, Nalini and Ravi Rajballie, Aneela Mahabir and Aarav (the minion), and of course Vaani. Thank you all so much for your patience, love, and support. You are my light after the long night and my greatest blessings. I love you all very much. Thank you all.
About the Reviewers
Dale Joseph is a digital forensic expert with over 9 years of experience in high technology investigations in Trinidad and Tobago. He has over 19 years of law enforcement and fraud investigative experience and has been involved in numerous high-profile technology-based investigations. Dale is the cofounder of DTECTT Digital Forensics Limited, which was formed to address the need for technology-based investigations, e-discovery, and cybersecurity in the private sector of Trinidad and Tobago. Currently, he performs the role of the companys senior technical consultant. His areas of expertise include the following:
- Wireless and VOIP investigations
- Investigative scripting
- Open source and internet investigations
- Network forensics
- Computer forensics
- Live data forensics
- Mobile forensics
- Malware investigations
Dale holds a BSc in computer science from the University of Hertfordshire, England, and an MSc in forensic computing and cyber crime investigations from University College Dublin, Ireland. He has attended several digital forensics/cyber crime investigation training courses in the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Dale is also a certified digital forensics trainer and has conducted several workshops/seminars that have trained members of law enforcement, the private sector, and government entities in Trinidad and Tobago in the areas of technology-based investigations, cyber security, and internet safety. He has collaborated with law enforcement agencies in the Caribbean and Latin America regarding cyber crime investigations. Dale loves to travel and is an avid reader; he is also a huge fan of reggae music and good food, particularly Chinese and Caribbean cuisine.
My contribution to this book is dedicated to my father Steve; you have always been my motivation to succeed, you were always there to support me. I miss you dad, rest in peace.
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