ARP Table

Overview

Evidence: Arp Table Description: Collect Arp Table Category: System Platform: Linux Short Name: arptable Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

This collector gathers arp table information from the Linux system. This data is essential for understanding system activity, detecting security incidents, and investigating system-related events.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about arp table.

Arp Table Data

Field
Description
Example

ID

Primary key (auto-increment)

1

IPAddress

IP address

192.168.1.1

MACAddress

MAC address

00:11:22:33:44:55

Device

Network device

eth0

Flags

ARP flags

0x2

Mask

Network mask

255.255.255.0

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from the arp_table table.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides arp table information. It helps investigators understand system activity, detect security incidents, and investigate system-related events. The data can reveal system changes, unauthorized activities, and potential security vulnerabilities. Analysts can use this information to identify system compromises, trace malicious activities, and assess Linux 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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