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Digital Forensics Cookbook: Practical Investigations Across Five Platforms

Practical Investigations Five Platforms: Digital Forensics Cookbook is a hands-on guide to investigative workflows across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Its topics range from triage and evidence acquisition to artifact analysis, memory forensics, deleted-data recovery, encryption challenges, and anti-forensic detection, with realistic datasets described in the listing.

At a glance

Covers triage, acquisition, remote artifact collection, and cross-platform examination.
Includes Windows memory forensics, artifact analysis, automation, and manual verification.
Topics include deleted-data recovery, custom password dictionaries for encrypted containers, and detection of metadata tampering.
The listing says purchase of either the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF ebook.

Price

$35.99Save 40%

Reference price: ~~$59.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The broad platform coverage suits investigations spanning desktop and mobile systems.
Practical topics connect initial triage and evidence acquisition with analysis, verification, and memory forensics.
The listing describes hands-on work with realistic datasets rather than theory alone.

Cons

The scope spans many platforms and methods, so readers seeking an in-depth guide to only one system may prefer a narrower reference.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	Packt Publishing
Publication date	March 31, 2026
Language	English
Print length	592 pages
ISBN-10	1805127551
ISBN-13	978-1805127550

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	2.21 pounds
Dimensions	7.5 x 1.34 x 9.25 inches

What to know before buying

The listing describes workflows and topics but does not specify required tools, software versions, or prerequisite knowledge. Confirm these details if they matter for your study setup.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Digital forensic investigators and incident responders seeking practical cross-platform workflows.
Security students and analysts building hands-on artifact examination skills.
Readers interested in triage, acquisition, memory analysis, deleted data, or anti-forensic techniques.

Less suited to

Readers looking only for a focused manual on one platform or a theory-only introduction.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

Which platforms does the book cover?

The listing names Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

What practical topics are included?

Listed topics include triage, evidence acquisition, remote collection, artifact analysis, automation, memory forensics, deleted-data recovery, encryption challenges, and anti-forensic detection.

Does the listing describe hands-on exercises?

Yes. It describes realistic datasets and practical workflows, but does not identify specific software versions or required tools.

Is a PDF ebook included?

The listing claims that purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF ebook.