File System Enumeration as CSV

Overview

Evidence: File System Enumeration as CSV Description: Dump file and folder information as CSV. Category: DiskFilesystem Platform: linux Short Name: fsenum Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

File system enumeration provides comprehensive information about files, directories, and file system structure on Unix-like systems. This data is essential for understanding file system state and detecting unauthorized file modifications.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about file system enumeration as csv.

File System Enumeration as CSV Data

Field	Description	Example
GroupId	Group Id	123
UserId	User Id	123
Mode	Mode	123
Dev	Dev	123
Nlink	Nlink	123
Size	Size	123
Ino	Ino	123
Path	Path	Example value
LastChangeTime	Last Change Time	2023-10-15 14:30:25+03:00
AccessTime	Access Time	2023-10-15 14:30:25+03:00
ModificationTime	Modification Time	2023-10-15 14:30:25+03:00

Collection Method

This collector enumerates the file system and records metadata to the file_system_enumeration table.

Forensic Value

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides file system information. It helps investigators understand file system state, detect unauthorized file modifications, and investigate file-based attacks. The data can reveal file changes, directory structures, and potential file system vulnerabilities.