Menu
  • Home
  • Brett's Blog
  • My Books
  • Courses
  • About Me
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Brett's Blog
  • My Books
  • Courses
  • About Me
  • Contact

Brett Shavers | Ramblings

Brett's Ramblings

Subscribe to blog
Unsubscribe from blog
Settings
Sign In
If you are new here, Register
  • Forget Username
  • Reset Password

X-Ways Forensics Practitioner's Guide

Subscribe to this list via RSS
JUL
18
0

XWF Practitioner's Guide Date Change

Posted by Brett Shavers
in  Digital Forensics

Sometimes, a date change is a bad thing.  But this time, it's a good thing.

Image

Looks like we are way ahead of schedule going to print.  With the publisher's efforts (Syngress) combined with the speed of testing, writing, and editing talents of Eric Zimmerman, Jimmy Weg, and Stefan Fleischmann, we have pushed the print date from February 2014 up to August 2, 2013.  Now that has to make someone happy.

0
  2174 Hits
Tags:
X-Ways Forensics Practitioner's Guide
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
2174 Hits
APR
29
2

Take the XWF class or buy the book?

Posted by Brett Shavers
in  Digital Forensics

Regarding a post on twitter asking if training from X-Ways is worth it or just buy the book, I’d have to say taking the training is a good solution.  And so is buying the book.

I favor training for almost everything (easier to learn from other’s mistakes…).  I also favor reading to self-learn and as a reference when needed. 

I’ve personally taken XWF training on more than one occasion, and know others that have taken the training more than that.  Each time, there is something new that you learn, just like with any class I’m sure.  I did not regret taking the training as it did make the transition to XWF easier.  Although, if there were a book on XWF at the time, I would have bought it and still went to training.

I think it comes down to (1) time, (2) money, and (3) self-learning ability.  If you can afford the training and afford the time off from work, why not take the training?  You can still buy the book for a reference because you will most certainly like to have it when using XWF.  But, if the cost of training, loss of time (vacation or you just need to get things done at work) is too much, you will still learn a lot with the book, more than enough to competently use XWF.

We have written the book (working on the last chapter now…) in a manner that if you have not taken the training, you will be able to use XWF, in a step-by-step instruction, including how to use in specific types of cases.  It is also written as a reference guide.  Need to know what shortcut opens the directory browser window? We have a section on all shortcuts?  Need to know the different ways to create an image, or container, or skeleton image? We have a chapter on that?  Curious what a specific checkbox selection does?  We have that detailed.  Need to know how to use XWF in ediscovery? We have something on that too.  So, for those that like to tinker with software to learn how to use it, meaning…pushing buttons to figure it out, this book is for you.  Some like sitting in a class.  Some like figuring it out themselves.  As far as the training put on by X-Ways, they do a good job and you get your money's worth with the amount of information.   They do not stretch 8 hours into a week.  They cram 40 hours of information into 20 hours.

0
  2433 Hits
Tags:
X-Ways Forensics Practitioner's Guide
Tweet
Recent Comments
Guest — Ron Weiss
I agree that the training they offer is great and I have to say it sounds like you guys are putting together a great book! I look... Read More
Monday, 29 April 2013 21:11
Guest — 4n6k
Thanks for the post! Makes the whole situation much clearer. Both options will be valuable in different ways.
Monday, 29 April 2013 22:02
2433 Hits
APR
20
0

Case Studies

Posted by Brett Shavers
in  Digital Forensics

Here are some of the case studies we are working on for our current and last chapter:

Image

  • Electronic Discovery (IP theft, document collection, contract antedating)
  • Consent Searches (triage/preview)
  • Parole Searches (triage/preview)
  • Malicious Software
  • Intrusion
  • Fraud
  • Child Pornography
  • Cell phone analysis

Several of these are being submitted by contributors, and all are to be detailed using XWF and suggested case flow processes.  Contributors to be duly noted (as much as they allow).

0
  2992 Hits
Tags:
X-Ways Forensics X-Ways Forensics Practitioner's Guide
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
2992 Hits
    Previous     Next
1 2 3 4 5 6

DFIR Training

Be sure to check out my DFIR Training website for practically the best resources for all things Digital Forensics/Incident Response related.


Brett's blog

© 2023 Brett Shavers