System

Overview

Evidence: System Information Description: Collect system information Category: System Platform: AIX Short Name: sys Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

System information on AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) provides comprehensive details about the operating system, hardware, and system configuration. This data is essential for understanding system capabilities, detecting security incidents, and investigating system-related events. AIX system information includes kernel details, memory statistics, platform information, and system uptime.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about system.

System Data

Field
Description
Example

ID

Primary key (auto-increment)

1

Name

Record name

Example Record

Value

Record value

Example Value

Timestamp

Record timestamp

2023-10-15 14:30:25

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from system configuration files and system calls.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides comprehensive system information for AIX environments. It helps investigators understand system configuration, detect unauthorized changes, and investigate system-related incidents. The data can reveal system capabilities, hardware information, and configuration details. Analysts can use this information to identify system vulnerabilities, trace system changes, and assess AIX 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.

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