IT Forensics – Windows
Forensic analysis of Windows Active Directory artefacts – Technical investigation of domain activity
In many corporate networks, Active Directory serves as the central repository for user accounts, computers, groups, authentication and permissions. Depending on the issue at hand, local and server-side artefacts can provide valuable insights into logins, policies, account changes and security-related events.
A professional IT forensic investigation never assesses Active Directory artefacts in isolation. Only by correlating them with event logs, registry data, group policies, file system artefacts and other digital traces is it possible to arrive at a reliable technical assessment.
Why LanCologne?
Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and provide support to businesses, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts.
The examination is carried out exclusively on a forensic copy or a forensic image. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its evidential integrity.
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Analysis of Active Directory artefacts, authentication events, group memberships, policies and security-related configurations, as well as full documentation of all investigation steps.
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This is how the analysis works
Once the relevant data has been securely preserved as evidence, Active Directory artefacts are identified, analysed and technically assessed in conjunction with other digital traces.
Why are Active Directory artefacts important?
They enable the reconstruction of authentication, authorisation and administrative changes within a Windows domain and often provide crucial insights during security incidents.
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LanCologne – Windows Forensics in Cologne
LanCologne supports you in carrying out legally admissible analyses of Active Directory artefacts and in the objective evaluation of complex IT forensic investigations.
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