Open Files

Overview

Evidence: Open Files Description: Collect open files information Category: System Platform: ESXi Short Name: openfiles Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

collect open files 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 open files.

Open Files Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
Process	Process name	vmware-hostd
PID	Process ID	1234
File	File path	/var/log/vmware/hostd.log
Descriptor	File descriptor	3
Type	File type	regular

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 open files 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.