# User Groups

## Overview

**Evidence:** User Groups\
**Description:** Collect user group list\
**Category:** System\
**Platform:** linux\
**Short Name:** groups\
**Is Parsed:** Yes\
**Sent to Investigation Hub:** Yes\
**Collect File(s):** No

## Background

collect user groups 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 user groups.

## 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 user groups 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.