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MAY
19
5

The bar is now closed...

Posted by Brett Shavers
in  Books
As in, the book is done, no more to add, it's all done.   It's now in the hands of the publisher to proof, print, and distribute.   Accuracy checked by Stefan Fleischmann (developer of X-Ways Forensics),  Tech Edited by Jimmy Weg (an expert X-Ways user and superb tech editor), and written by Eric Zimmerman (who I have found to be a great writer and even better X-Ways master) and myself, this is the book to have.  Refresh what you learned in an X-Ways course or learn by reading.   Having used X-Ways since the first release, this is a book I whole-hardheartedly recommend.

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Order the guide now by clicking the book image.

 
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Guest — wmarney
My pre-order is complete. Thanks for all you hard work. Wayne
Sunday, 19 May 2013 01:02
Guest — jhcameron
I will be ordering a copy for sure. Will the book also be available in EPub or PDF format....I would like to have a copy stored on... Read More
Monday, 20 May 2013 06:53
Guest — Brett Shavers
Yes as an e-book. No on the spiral (which, I would like to have too, but not in the cards for printing).
Monday, 20 May 2013 06:56
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MAY
12
4

About those case studies.....

Posted by Brett Shavers
in  Books
We made a change with the case studies in the book, which some may not like...we didn't do the case studies chapter.

Actually, we spent a lot of time trying to write up case studies, only to find that we were spending more effort and writing on the "how to do forensics' rather than the 'how to use XWF'.   As an example, writing about malware analysis with XWF requires a book by itself.

However, we have managed to provide case flow examples with electronic discovery, consent searches/triage, live response, and a myriad of specific examples of how to use XWF in different situations that can be put to use in just about any type of case.  This is on top of going through XWF with a fine tooth comb explaining every nook and cranny to either use XWF with speed and minimal user intervention (as close to a one button approach possible) through the most granular configuration as you want to have in a forensic application.

The layout and organization is simple, to the point, and the information is easy to find (index, appendix, and lots of screenshots).    It will be a required reference book on your desk if you are a user of X-Ways Forensics, whether you started using XWF from its first release or if your first XWF dongle just arrived yesterday.  For anyone that teaches forensics using XWF, you may want to consider this book as required reading for your students to save you a lot of class time teaching 'how to use XWF' in class in order to focus on teaching forensics.
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Guest — Ken Pryor
Sorry to hear about the case studies, but I totally understand what you mean. I find when I write a blog post about one thing, I w... Read More
Sunday, 12 May 2013 06:06
Guest — Wayne
I'm waiting for the "buy now" link?
Sunday, 12 May 2013 07:53
Guest — Brett Shavers
As soon as the publisher sets it, we'll post it. The good news is that the book will be available 5 months before originally plann... Read More
Sunday, 12 May 2013 08:42
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MAY
11
4

Writing is done!

Posted by Brett Shavers
in  Books
All chapters are done, the writing is over, and the XWF Guide is just a few steps away from being put on paper (proofing, setting, and printing is all that is left).



Having re-read the book, it is something I would have liked to have had when starting to use X-Ways Forensics in the beginning and while using it on cases.
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Guest — Aptegra
Brett, Eric, Major milestone -- congratulations! Hope you get some well deserved R&R. Perhaps the book would be available soon fo... Read More
Saturday, 11 May 2013 15:40
Guest — Karen
Great news - I can't wait! Any idea when it will be available?
Sunday, 12 May 2013 01:13
Guest — Brett Shavers
As soon as we get an availability date, we'll post it. It has to go through a final proof process before the date is given.... Read More
Sunday, 12 May 2013 04:14
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