Advanced Digital Forensic Analysis of the Windows Registry
"As an experienced security architect?I've been reasonably familiar with the "windows registry" for many years and have frequently used regedit to look at various keys and values (and have sometimes even taken the dangerous steps of changing values!). In my vast library I also have a number of books describing the registry, although I have to say they are somewhat ancient. However, it was not until I read this book I really appreciated the vast amount of information contained in the various registry files. Indeed I was not aware of forensic importance of these files."--Best Digital Forensics Book in InfoSecReviews Book Awards
"It is no exaggeration to say that nearly everything that happens on a Windows system involves the registry-which makes effective examination of the registry absolutely fundamental to good Windows forensics. By devoting a whole book to this critical Windows artifact, Harlan has delivered a much needed resource to everyone doing forensics investigations of Windows systems. What I appreciate about this book, however, is that it is much more than a mere compilation of registry keys important to forensics investigation. This is a book about how to examine the registry, and it is a good one."--Troy Larson, Principal Forensic Program Manager, Network Security Investigations, Microsoft
"Windows Registry Forensics provides extensive proof that registry examination is critical to every digital forensic case. Harlan Carvey steps the reader through critical analysis techniques recovering key evidence of activity of suspect user accounts or intrusion-based malware. Using his extensive experience and research, Harlan's case studies provide behind-the-scenes details that enable every analyst to utilize these techniques immediately in their own investigations. This book is a must have reference for current forensic knowledge of the Microsoft Registry Windows XP through Windows 7 and should become core knowledge for any serious digital forensic investigator."--Rob Lee, SANS Institute
"Useful to beginning and intermediate practitioners, but even advanced examiners may fi nd registry information here that they were not previously aware of. Anyone working in digital forensics or incident response who has not made registry examination integral to their process must read and absorb this book. The information is vital to Windows examinations.. Windows Registry Forensics easily succeeds in its mission to convey the value of integrating registry examination into the forensic process. It provides valuable information relevant to a wide range of investigations. And Mr. Carvey's conversational writing style makes the book easy to read...."--Digital Forensics Magazine
"This guide to digital forensics on computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system provides detailed information on the analysis of the Windows registry to detect intrusion an...
Harlan Carvey (CISSP) is a Vice President of Advanced Security Projects with Terremark Worldwide, Inc. Terremark is a leading global provider of IT infrastructure and "cloud computing services, based in Miami, FL. Harlan is a key contributor to the Engagement Services practice, providing disk forensics analysis, consulting, and training services to both internal and external customers. Harlan has provided forensic analysis services for the hospitality industry, financial institutions, as well as federal government and law enforcement agencies. Harlan's primary areas of interest include research and development of novel analysis solutions, with a focus on Windows platforms.
Harlan holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Virginia Military Institute and a master's degree in the same discipline from the Naval Postgraduate School. Harlan resides in Northern Virginia with his family.