System Controls

Overview

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

Background

This collector gathers system controls 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 system controls.

System Controls Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
Key	Control key	kernel.hostname
Value	Control value	ubuntu-server
Source	Source file	/etc/sysctl.conf

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from the system_controls table.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides system controls 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.