NIC List

Overview

Evidence: NIC List Description: Collect network interface cards Category: Network Platform: ESXi Short Name: niclist Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

collect network interface cards 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 nic list.

NIC List Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
Name	Interface name	vmnic0
Driver	Driver name	vmxnet3
Link	Link status	Up
Speed	Link speed	10000 Mbps
Duplex	Duplex mode	Full
MACAddress	MAC address	00:0c:29:12:34:56
PCIAddress	PCI address	0000:02:00.0

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 nic list 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.