System Artifacts

Overview

Evidence: System Artifacts Description: Collect system artifacts (Files of collected evidence. For example: /etc/passwd file) Category: Other Evidence Platform: Linux Short Name: sysartf Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

This collector gathers system artifacts 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 information about system artifacts.

Collection Method

This collector parses configured artifact sources and collects files, recording metadata into the system_artifacts table.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides system artifacts that reveal system changes, unauthorized activities, and potential security vulnerabilities.

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.