CyberCode Academy

CyberCode Academy

Welcome to CyberCode Academy — your audio classroom for Programming and Cybersecurity. 🎧 Each course is divided into a series of short, focused episodes that take you from beginner to advanced level — one lesson at a time. From Python and web development to ethical hacking and digital defense, our content transforms complex concepts into simple, engaging audio learning. Study anywhere, anytime — and level up your skills with CyberCode Academy. 🚀 Learn. Code. Secure.

  1. Course 22 - Digital Forensics: RAM Extraction Fundamentals | Episode 2: Benchmarking Tools and Using MoonSols DumpIt

    6 GÜN ÖNCE

    Course 22 - Digital Forensics: RAM Extraction Fundamentals | Episode 2: Benchmarking Tools and Using MoonSols DumpIt

    In this lesson, you’ll learn about:Why Benchmarking RAM Extraction Tools MattersHow benchmarking supports defensible tool selection in forensic investigations.Using measurable metrics to justify decisions during reports or court testimony.Understanding that different systems and environments can affect tool behavior.Key Benchmarking CriteriaRAM Footprint: Measuring how much memory the tool consumes while running and how much evidence it overwrites.Extraction Speed: Evaluating how fast a full memory dump can be completed, especially when using high-speed media like USB 3.0 drives.Execution Context: Distinguishing between kernel-mode and user-mode tools, with kernel-mode execution preferred for bypassing OS-level protections such as anti-debugging and anti-dumping mechanisms.MoonSols DumpIt: Technical EvaluationWhy DumpIt is favored for live response and incident handling.Its portable design, allowing execution directly from removable media without installation.An exceptionally small memory footprint (under 1 MB), minimizing evidentiary impact.Proven efficiency, capable of dumping large memory sizes (e.g., ~9 GB) in a matter of minutes.Automatic output as a raw memory image, simplifying downstream analysis and tool compatibility.Live Benchmarking and VerificationObserving DumpIt in real time using Task Manager to confirm actual memory usage.Correlating observed performance with documented benchmarks.Recognizing the significance of the final success confirmation and proper storage of the raw memory image for triage and analysis.By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to benchmark RAM acquisition tools systematically, understand why DumpIt is often chosen as a primary option, and confidently explain your tool selection based on measurable, repeatable criteria rather than preference alone. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/cybercode_academy

    12 dk.
  2. Course 22 - Digital Forensics: RAM Extraction Fundamentals | Episode 1: Value, Strategy, and Technical Preparation

    4 ŞUB

    Course 22 - Digital Forensics: RAM Extraction Fundamentals | Episode 1: Value, Strategy, and Technical Preparation

    In this lesson, you’ll learn about:Why RAM Is Critical Forensic EvidenceHow volatile memory captures data that never touches disk and is lost on shutdown.Recovering private browsing sessions, chat data, webmail content, and remnants of failed wiping attempts.Identifying in-memory malware, including rootkits, injected code, and hidden processes that evade disk-based scanners.Extracting encryption keys and credentials (e.g., BitLocker, TrueCrypt, cached passwords) that unlock otherwise inaccessible evidence.The “RAM Debate”: When to Capture vs. When to SkipUnderstanding how missing RAM evidence can be argued as exculpatory in court.Evaluating the forensic footprint: every capture tool overwrites some memory.Making defensible decisions to omit RAM collection when:The suspect has confessed.Disk artifacts already answer the investigative questions.Live triage indicates the system was likely uninvolved.Learning how to justify your decision either way in reports and testimony.RAM Footprint and Evidentiary IntegrityWhat a RAM footprint is and why courts care about it.Minimizing contamination by selecting lightweight, trusted tools.Documenting tool choice, execution order, and system state to maintain credibility.Hardware Preparation for Live Memory CaptureWhy USB 3.0 magnetic hard drives are preferred over flash drives:Faster acquisition times.Higher capacity for large memory dumps.Reduced risk of incomplete captures.Planning storage capacity based on installed system RAM.Tool Redundancy and Operational ReadinessWhy investigators should maintain 2–4 validated RAM tools.Handling failures caused by OS updates, drivers, or endpoint security controls.Understanding that redundancy is a professional requirement, not overkill.Recommended Free RAM Capture ToolsDumpIt – simple, fast, minimal user interaction.Belkasoft Live RAM Capturer – reliable and widely court-tested.Magnet RAM Capture – integrates cleanly with Magnet analysis workflows.FTK Imager – versatile option when already deployed on-scene.By the end of this episode, you’ll understand not just how to extract RAM, but when, why, and how to defend your decision under scrutiny—turning volatile memory into some of the most powerful evidence in a live forensic investigation. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/cybercode_academy

    17 dk.

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Welcome to CyberCode Academy — your audio classroom for Programming and Cybersecurity. 🎧 Each course is divided into a series of short, focused episodes that take you from beginner to advanced level — one lesson at a time. From Python and web development to ethical hacking and digital defense, our content transforms complex concepts into simple, engaging audio learning. Study anywhere, anytime — and level up your skills with CyberCode Academy. 🚀 Learn. Code. Secure.