Learning Python For Forensics [Paperback]

Learn the art of designing, developing, and deploying innovative forensic solutions through Python

About This Book

• This practical guide will help you solve forensic dilemmas through the development of Python scripts
• Analyze Python scripts to extract metadata and investigate forensic artifacts
• Master the skills of parsing complex data structures by taking advantage of Python libraries

Who This Book Is For

If you are a forensics student, hobbyist, or professional that is seeking to increase your understanding in forensics through the use of a programming language, then this book is for you.

You are not required to have previous experience in programming to learn and master the content within this book. This material, created by forensic professionals, was written with a unique perspective and understanding of examiners who wish to learn programming

What You Will Learn

• Discover how to perform Python script development
• Update yourself by learning the best practices in forensic programming
• Build scripts through an iterative design
• Explore the rapid development of specialized scripts
• Understand how to leverage forensic libraries developed by the community
• Design flexibly to accommodate present and future hurdles
• Conduct effective and efficient investigations through programmatic pre-analysis
• Discover how to transform raw data into customized reports and visualizations

In Detail

This book will illustrate how and why you should learn Python to strengthen your analysis skills and efficiency as you creatively solve real-world problems through instruction-based tutorials. The tutorials use an interactive design, giving you experience of the development process so you gain a better understanding of what it means to be a forensic developer.

Each chapter walks you through a forensic artifact and one or more metlã=