WINDOWS FORENSICS

Forensic Analysis of the Windows Registry – One of the most important sources of information in Windows forensics

Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.

The analysis is always 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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TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Technical Fundamentals

The registry contains a wealth of information about the status and usage of a Windows system. It often provides insights into user activities and system configurations and is therefore one of the most important sources of information in Windows forensics. However, meaningful results can only be obtained through a comprehensive analysis of all relevant artefacts.

OUR APPROACH

This is how your examination will be carried out

A transparent process – from the initial enquiry to the handover of the report.

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Once a forensic image has been created, the relevant registry hives are extracted and analysed. This is followed by correlation with other Windows artefacts. All findings are documented in a transparent manner and assessed from a technical perspective to enable an objective reconstruction of the facts.

TYPICAL QUESTIONS

When is this analysis required?

  • Reconstruction of user activities
  • List of installed software
  • Analysis of connected USB devices
  • Investigation of autostart entries
  • Allegations of data theft and tampering
  • Incident Response
  • Judicial and non-judicial expert reports

LIMITATIONS & CONCLUSION

What you should know

Among other things, we analyse registry hives such as SYSTEM, SOFTWARE, SAM and SECURITY, as well as the user-specific NTUSER.DAT and UsrClass.dat files. The information evaluated includes, for example, details of user logins, programme executions, connected USB devices, start-up entries and other relevant registry artefacts.

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Do you need a professional analysis of the Windows Registry or other Windows artefacts? LanCologne can assist you with the forensic-grade preservation of digital evidence and the traceable analysis of complex Windows systems.

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