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System and method for forensic identification of elements within a computer system

US8881271B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2008
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/577
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for employing memory forensic techniques to determine operating system type, memory management configuration, and virtual machine status on a running computer system. The techniques apply advanced techniques in a fashion to make them usable and accessible by Information Technology professionals that may not necessarily be versed in the specifics of memory forensic methodologies and theory.

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