Open source virtual environments in computer forensics

Derek Bem

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[In this paper we discuss the potential role of virtual environments in the analysis phase of computer forensics investigations. We argue that commercial closed source computer forensics software has certain limitations, and we propose a method which may lead to gradual shift to Free, Libre, and Open Source Software (FLOSS). A brief overview of virtual environments and FLOSS software tools is presented and discussed. Further we identify current limitations of virtual environments leading to the conclusion that the method is very promising, but at this point in time it can not replace conventional techniques of computer forensics analysis. We demonstrate that using Virtual Machines in Linux environments can complement the conventional techniques, and often can bring faster and verifiable results not dependent on proprietary, close source tools.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of 1st Workshop on Open Source Software for Computer and Network Forensics: OSSconf08: held in conjunction with OSS2008, the 4th International Conference on Open Source Systems, during the IFIP WCC2008 World Computing Congress in Milan, Italy, 7-10 September, 2008
    PublisherOpen Source Systems
    Number of pages13
    ISBN (Print)9788890312014
    Publication statusPublished - 2008
    EventWorkshop on Open Source Software for Computer and Network Forensics -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2008 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceWorkshop on Open Source Software for Computer and Network Forensics
    Period1/01/08 → …

    Keywords

    • computer forensics
    • computer crimes
    • investigation
    • virtual computer systems
    • open source software
    • computer security

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