WBEM Info

Overview

Evidence: WBEM Info Description: Collect WBEM (Web-Based Enterprise Management) information Category: System Platform: ESXi Short Name: wbem Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

collect wbem (web-based enterprise management) 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 wbem info.

WBEM Info Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
Service	WBEM service	CIMOM
Port	Service port	5988
Protocol	Protocol	https
Enabled	Service enabled	true
Status	Service status	running

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 wbem 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.