Process

Overview

Evidence: Processes Description: Collect process information Category: System Platform: ESXi Short Name: proc Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

collect process 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 processes.

Processes Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
WID	World ID	1234
CID	Console ID	5678
Name	Process name	vmware-hostd
GID	Group ID	1000
PGID	Parent group ID	1000
SID	Session ID	1
PCID	Process console ID	1234
Type	Process type	world
State	Process state	running
Wait	Wait channel	none
CPU	CPU usage	0.1%
Time	CPU time	00:00:01
SecurityDomain	Security domain	system
UserSpace	User space	system
Command	Command line	/sbin/vmware-hostd

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 processes 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.