Introduction to Memory Forensics
Understanding Volatile Data, RAM Analysis, and Forensic Tools
Overview
In this mini project, you’ll explore the fundamentals of Memory Forensics, a crucial branch of Digital Forensics that focuses on analyzing a computer’s volatile memory (RAM) to uncover evidence of malicious activity, running processes, and hidden data.
You will learn how memory dumps are captured and analyzed using tools like Volatility and Memdump, and understand how investigators detect malware, passwords, and system artifacts from memory snapshots.
What You'll Learn
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Basics of Memory Forensics
Understand what volatile memory is and why it’s vital for digital investigations.
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Memory Acquisition
Learn how to safely capture RAM data from a live system.
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Memory Analysis
Explore forensic tools and techniques to extract evidence from memory dumps.
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Incident Detection
Identify malware traces, running processes, and system artifacts.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of operating systems (Windows/Linux)
- Familiarity with system processes and file structures
- Interest in cybersecurity or digital forensics
About Trainer
Rajneesh Gupta
Rajneesh Gupta is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 years of industry experience. With a remarkable career focused on incident response, penetration testing, security compliance, and risk management, Rajneesh has established himself as a leading expert in the field. He is also an accomplished author, having penned the book "Hands-on with Blockchain and Cybersecurity". As a dedicated educator, Rajneesh has made a significant impact on the cybersecurity community by training over 60,000 students globally.
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