# 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.
