IT Forensics – Windows

Forensic analysis of Windows security policies – Understanding security configurations

Windows security policies define how users are authenticated, which password policies apply, and which security-related settings are enabled on a system. These configurations can provide important insights into a system’s security status and any potential changes.

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As part of a professional IT forensic investigation, security policies are never assessed in isolation. Only by correlating them with registry artefacts, event logs, user accounts, group policies and other digital traces is it possible to carry out a robust 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 local security policies, password and account policies, user rights assignments, security options, correlation with other Windows artefacts, and full documentation of all investigation steps.

Typical areas of application

•Incident Response
•Investigation of system hardening
•Analysis of security incidents
•Corporate Forensics
•Compliance audits
•Expert reports for the courts

This is how the analysis works

Once a forensic image has been created, security-related configurations are analysed and technically categorised alongside other digital traces.

Why are security policies important?

They document a system’s security configuration and can provide evidence as to whether settings have been altered or security measures circumvented.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which guidelines are being examined?+
These include, amongst other things, password policies, account lockout policies, user rights and local security options.
Can changes to security policies be verified?+
Depending on the artefacts available, changes can be traced.
Is the original system being examined?+
No. Only a forensic copy or forensic image is analysed.
Are security guidelines alone sufficient for an expert report?+
No. They are always assessed alongside other digital evidence.

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LanCologne – Windows Forensics in Cologne

LanCologne supports you in carrying out legally admissible analyses of Windows security policies and in the objective evaluation of complex IT forensic cases.

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