PCI Info

Overview

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

Background

collect pci device 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 pci info.

PCI Info Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
Address	PCI address	0000:02:00.0
Vendor	Vendor ID	0x8086
Device	Device ID	0x1521
SubVendor	Sub-vendor ID	0x15d9
SubDevice	Sub-device ID	0x1521
Class	Device class	Network controller
Driver	Driver name	vmxnet3

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 pci 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.