CPU Info

Overview

Evidence: CPU Info Description: Collect CPU information Category: Hardware Platform: ESXi Short Name: cpuinfo Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

collect cpu information on ESXi (VMware vSphere Hypervisor) systems provides valuable forensic information for digital investigations. This data is essential for understanding system activity, detecting security incidents, and investigating system-related events. ESXi systems provide unique insights into virtualization environments and their security configurations.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about cpu info.

CPU Info Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
CPU	CPU identifier	0
Vendor	CPU vendor	GenuineIntel
Model	CPU model	Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2680 v4 @ 2.40GHz
Speed	CPU speed in MHz	2400
Cores	Number of cores	14
Threads	Number of threads	28
Cache	Cache size	35840 KB

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from ESXi system configuration files and data sources.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides information about cpu info on ESXi systems. It helps investigators understand system configuration, detect security incidents, and investigate system-related events. The data can reveal system activity, configuration details, and potential security vulnerabilities. Analysts can use this information to identify suspicious activities, trace system changes, and assess ESXi system security posture.

Notes

This data may contain sensitive information that should be handled according to data protection requirements. Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained during collection and analysis.