Shell History

Overview

Evidence: Shell History Description: Collect shell history Category: System Platform: linux Short Name: shellhist Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

collect shell history on AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) systems provides valuable forensic information for digital investigations. This data is essential for understanding system activity, detecting security incidents, and investigating system-related events. AIX systems provide unique insights into enterprise Unix environments and their security configurations.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about shell history.

Shell History Data

Field	Description	Example
Command	Command	Example value
HistoryFile	History File	Example value
UserId	User Id	123
Timestamp	Timestamp	2023-10-15 14:30:25+03:00

Collection Method

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

Forensic Value

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides information about shell history on AIX 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 AIX system security posture.