Windows Forensic Analysis on macOS

Security professionals and digital investigators often work on macOS but need to analyze evidence from Windows systems. Knowing how to perform deep Windows forensics from a Mac is a highly valuable, cross-platform skill. This text-based course guides you through the process of setting up a macOS investigation environment and analyzing key Windows artifacts. You will understand how to extract, parse, and interpret critical system data to piece together digital timelines. What you'll learn: - Understand core digital forensics principles and the Windows operating system structure. - Configure a macOS workstation with modern, open-source forensic tools and Python-based utilities. - Analyze Windows Registry hives, event logs, and file system metadata to trace user activity. - Investigate execution artifacts like Prefetch, Shimcache, and Amcache to identify run programs. - Extract browser history, USB connection logs, and network configuration details. - Practice parsing evidence using command-line tools and written scenario-based exercises. The course begins with foundational forensic concepts and terminology before guiding you through environment setup and hands-on artifact analysis. You will progress from basic file structures to advanced timeline reconstruction using written guides and detailed code snippets. This course is designed for beginners in security, IT professionals, and aspiring digital investigators. No prior forensics experience is required, and all concepts are explained from the ground up. Start your journey into digital forensics and learn to analyze Windows systems from your Mac today.