This intensive course dives deep into registry forensics, from tracking user activities to uncovering sophisticated malware and persistence mechanisms.

With hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, you'll gain the expertise needed to analyze and report critical registry data. Plus, our focused interview prep and certification ensure you're not just prepared but confident to ace your next SOC Analyst interview. Master the registry, master your career.

Roadmap

Unit 1: Introduction to Windows Registry

• Overview of the Windows Registry: Structure and Key Components

• Understanding the Role of the Registry in Windows OS

• Registry Hives and Their Functions

• Common Registry Keys and Their Security Implications

• Tools for Accessing and Analyzing the Windows Registry

Unit 2: Fundamentals of Registry Forensics

• Introduction to Registry Forensics

• Key Registry Artifacts: MRU Lists, Run Keys, Shellbags, etc.

• Registry Data Types and Their Significance

• Capturing and Exporting Registry Hives for Analysis

• Hands-on: Extracting and Analyzing Basic Registry Artifacts

Unit 3: Analyzing User Activity through the Registry

• Tracking User Behavior via Registry Entries

• Investigating User Login Activities and Session Information

• Analyzing User-Specific Artifacts (Recent Files, Typed URLs, etc.)

• Detecting Unauthorized Access and Privilege Escalation

• Hands-on: Case Study on User Activity Tracking

Unit 4: Detecting Malware & Persistence Mechanisms

• Introduction to Malware and Persistence Techniques

• Identifying Malicious Registry Entries

• Analyzing Registry-based Persistence Mechanisms (e.g., Run Keys, Services)

• Detecting Rootkits and Other Hidden Threats via the Registry

• Hands-on: Investigating Malware Infections Through Registry Analysis

Unit 5: System Configuration & Change Detection

• Understanding System Configuration via the Registry

• Detecting System Changes and Anomalies

• Auditing System and Software Installations

• Using the Registry to Identify Configuration Drift and Misconfigurations

• Hands-on: Monitoring and Analyzing System Changes in the Registry

Unit 6: Advanced Registry Analysis Techniques

• Automating Registry Analysis with Scripts and Tools

• Registry Analysis in Incident Response

• Correlating Registry Data with Other Artifacts (e.g., Event Logs)

• Advanced Search Techniques for Registry Artifacts

• Hands-on: Simulated Incident Response Using Registry Data

Unit 7: Reporting & Interview Preparation

• Creating Comprehensive Reports from Registry Analysis

• Presenting Registry Analysis Findings to Stakeholders

• Mock Interviews Focused on Registry Forensics and Analysis

• Review of Key Concepts & Best Practices

• Final Q&A Session

• Certification Test & Bootcamp Completion Ceremony