OS Analysis with RegRipper from Pluralsight

RegRipper is an open-source application for extracting, correlating, and displaying specific information from Windows Registry hive files. In this course, you will learn to detect adversary activity on a Windows host using RegRipper.

Windows Registry analysis is a fundamental step during any incident response scenario, as it provides conclusive evidence needed to support or deny any suspicious activity on a Windows system. In this course, you’ll cover how to utilize RegRipper to detect adversary endpoint attack techniques in an enterprise environment. First, you’ll demonstrate the RegRipper plugins which are a unique approach for Registry analysis. Next, you’ll operate RegRipper to run against various registry hives using a custom set of plugins. Finally, you’ll analyze Windows Registry to detect adversary activity on a Windows host. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to detect these techniques: Create or Modify System Process (T1543), Boot or Logon Autostart Execution (T1547), Exfiltration Over Physical Medium (T1052), using RegRipper.

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Syllabus

Course Overview (Tool Introduction)

Analyzing Windows Registry with RegRipper

Resources

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Taught by Shoaib Arshad, who are recognized for their work in digital forensics and incident response

Develops strong knowledge of Registry analysis in incident response in enterprise environment

Examines adversary endpoint attack techniques, which are highly relevant to cybersecurity professionals

Provides a unique approach for Registry analysis using RegRipper plugins

Builds a solid foundation for beginners in incident response and forensic analysis

This course may require prior knowledge of Windows Registry and forensic analysis tools

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in OS Analysis with RegRipper with these activities:

Review registry fundamentals

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Ensures students have a strong foundation in registry basics before starting the course.

Browse courses on Windows Registry

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Review online resources or documentation
Take a quick online quiz or assessment

Read Windows Registry Forensics by Harlan Carvey

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Provides a comprehensive overview of Windows registry forensics and complements the course content.

View Investigating Windows Systems on Amazon

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Obtain a copy of the book
Read and take notes on relevant chapters

Form a study group

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Provides opportunities for discussion, knowledge sharing, and support.

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Identify interested peers
Establish meeting times and frequency
Set goals and discussion topics
Meet regularly and share insights

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Follow RegRipper tutorials

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Provides a structured way to learn RegRipper and its features.

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Identify reliable tutorials
Follow the tutorials step-by-step
Experiment with different options and plugins

Contribute to the RegRipper project

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Allows students to give back to the community and gain valuable experience.

Browse courses on Windows Forensics

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Identify areas for contribution
Join the RegRipper community
Submit bug reports or feature requests
Contribute code or documentation

Create a RegRipper plugin

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Develops a deep understanding of RegRipper's functionality and allows for tailored analysis.

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Review RegRipper documentation
Choose a specific analysis need
Design and implement the plugin
Test and refine the plugin

Write a blog post on RegRipper

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Encourages the student to synthesize their knowledge and share it with others.

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Choose a specific topic
Research and gather information
Write and edit the blog post
Publish and promote the blog post

Analyze a real-world incident using RegRipper

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Provides practical experience in applying RegRipper skills to a realistic scenario.

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Obtain a sample incident
Extract and analyze the registry hives
Use RegRipper to detect suspicious activity
Write a report summarizing the findings

Career center

Learners who complete OS Analysis with RegRipper will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Digital Forensic Investigator

Digital Forensic Investigators are responsible for conducting digital forensic investigations, which involve collecting, preserving, and analyzing electronic evidence. RegRipper is a valuable tool for Digital Forensic Investigators as it can help them to extract and analyze data from Windows Registry hive files, which can contain a wealth of information about a computer's activity. This course can help Digital Forensic Investigators to develop the skills and knowledge they need to use RegRipper effectively and efficiently.

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Computer Forensics Analyst

Computer Forensics Analysts investigate and analyze computer systems and devices to find evidence of digital crimes. This could involve recovering deleted files, analyzing system logs, and examining network traffic. RegRipper is a valuable tool for Computer Forensics Analysts as it can help them to extract and analyze data from Windows Registry hive files, which can contain a wealth of information about a computer's activity. This course can help Computer Forensics Analysts to develop the skills and knowledge they need to use RegRipper effectively and efficiently.

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Penetration Tester

Penetration Testers are responsible for testing the security of computer systems and networks by simulating attacks. RegRipper is a valuable tool for Penetration Testers as it can help them to identify and analyze security vulnerabilities, detect malicious activity, and investigate security breaches. This course can help Penetration Testers to develop the skills and knowledge they need to use RegRipper effectively and efficiently.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain security systems and procedures. This course helps Security Engineers understand RegRipper, an open-source application for extracting, correlating, and displaying specific information from Windows Registry hive files, which may be useful when investigating security incidents or developing security tools.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators are responsible for maintaining and administering computer systems and networks. RegRipper is a valuable tool for Systems Administrators as it can help them to identify and analyze security vulnerabilities, detect malicious activity, and investigate security breaches. This course can help Systems Administrators to develop the skills and knowledge they need to use RegRipper effectively and efficiently.

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Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining network security systems. RegRipper is a valuable tool for Network Security Engineers as it can help them to identify and analyze security vulnerabilities, detect malicious activity, and investigate security breaches. This course can help Network Security Engineers to develop the skills and knowledge they need to use RegRipper effectively and efficiently.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants provide advice and guidance to organizations on how to improve their security posture. RegRipper is a valuable tool for Security Consultants as it can help them to identify and analyze security vulnerabilities, detect malicious activity, and investigate security breaches. This course can help Security Consultants to develop the skills and knowledge they need to use RegRipper effectively and efficiently.

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Incident Responder

Incident Responders are responsible for responding to and mitigating security incidents. RegRipper is a valuable tool for Incident Responders as it can help them to quickly identify and analyze security vulnerabilities, detect malicious activity, and investigate security breaches. This course can help Incident Responders to develop the skills and knowledge they need to use RegRipper effectively and efficiently.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts protect computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. RegRipper is a valuable tool for Cybersecurity Analysts as it can help them to identify and analyze security vulnerabilities, detect malicious activity, and investigate security breaches. This course can help Cybersecurity Analysts to develop the skills and knowledge they need to use RegRipper effectively and efficiently.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors are responsible for evaluating the security and effectiveness of an organization's IT systems and processes. RegRipper is a valuable tool for IT Auditors as it can help them to identify and analyze security vulnerabilities, detect malicious activity, and investigate security breaches. This course can help IT Auditors to develop the skills and knowledge they need to use RegRipper effectively and efficiently.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts protect computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course helps Information Security Analysts understand RegRipper, an open-source application for extracting, correlating, and displaying specific information from Windows Registry hive files, which may be useful when investigating security incidents or developing security tools.

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Malware Analyst

Malware Analysts are responsible for analyzing malware to understand how it works, how it spreads, and how to remove it. RegRipper is a valuable tool for Malware Analysts as it can help them to identify and analyze malicious activity, investigate malware outbreaks, and develop countermeasures. This course can help Malware Analysts to develop the skills and knowledge they need to use RegRipper effectively and efficiently.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and implement computer software. This course may be useful for Software Engineers who want to learn how to use RegRipper to analyze Windows Registry hive files for security purposes.

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Computer Scientist

Computer Scientists design, develop, and implement computer software and systems. This course helps Computer Scientists understand RegRipper, an open-source application for extracting, correlating, and displaying specific information from Windows Registry hive files, which may be useful when investigating security incidents or developing security tools.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists collect, analyze, and interpret data to extract meaningful insights. This course may be useful for Data Scientists who want to learn how to use RegRipper to analyze Windows Registry hive files for security purposes.

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