Chapter 7
Endpoint Forensics
“Man is still the most extraordinary computer of all.”
—John F. Kennedy
In this chapter, we cover the basics of endpoint system forensics. This, of course, could mean a number of things because there are so many different types of endpoints connected to our networks today. In fact, the numbers in Figure 7-1 show just how many devices are connected and what the projected growth rate is for devices to obtain Internet capabilities. Notice the capital B for billion! From a security standpoint, dealing with all these endpoints is a big challenge. Not too long ago, everyone had a big box under their desk and a big CRT monitor—the standard desktop computer. Today, most people carry at least three devices that are connected ...
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