Digital Forensic Investigator Season 1 Episode 14 Investigating Wireless Attacks
- 103 min
Digital Forensic Investigator season 1 episode 14 takes us through an incredibly relevant and increasingly common method of cyber attack- Wireless Attack.
As the episode begins, our forensic team is introduced to a case in which a large corporation has fallen prey to a wireless attack, leading to a major data breach. The episode aims to showcase how the team dissects the various technical aspects and methodologies behind the attack, breaking down how the network infiltrated the organization's wireless or WiFi system.
The team has to identify the vulnerabilities in the organization's wireless network architecture that the attacker targeted and exploited to gain access to sensitive data. This highlights the importance of maintaining secure wireless network infrastructure and having a checklist in place that organizations can follow to minimize their attack surface.
To further complicate things, the attacker in this case had used multiple methods and tools such as cracking WEP or WPA keys to gain entry into the wireless network. Our forensic experts will have to examine the evidence behind each of these methods to comprehensively trace the attacker's path.
The team starts analyzing the network to find any unusual activity or anomalies. This includes analyzing all network traffic, logs, and system events to detect any suspicious activity in the wireless network and understand how much data was accessed. Each device connected to the network, including both wired and wireless devices, is thoroughly investigated.
Furthermore, the team examines each device to identify any malicious code, such as malware, that the attacker might have used to gain access to the network. They also use specialized software to map the suspected data flow patterns between various devices on the network.
The show highlights the importance of digital forensics, as finding the culprit in a cyber attack is not always easy. Digital Forensic Investigator season 1 episode 14 emphasizes how important it is to have a skilled forensic team in place that examines every little detail of an incident to identify the attacker.
Throughout this episode, the team uses different forensic tools to collect and analyze network traffic, logged data, and system events, and hence gets closer to understanding the who, what, and how of the attack. Alongside tools, their expertise in analyzing the data eventually leads them to unravel the network security breach.
Overall, Digital Forensic Investigator season 1 episode 14, titled "Investigating Wireless Attacks," presents a clear picture of how forensic teams operate and contributes to a larger conversation on the need for robust digital forensic capabilities to prevent and respond to cyber attacks. This episode provides an excellent learning opportunity for anyone who wants to strengthen their cybersecurity skills or better understands the challenges forensic investigators face when dealing with advanced attacks.