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USB Forensics: Writeblocking and Impersonation

This course will show how to writeblock USB mass storage devices on a Linux computer and how to build two useful microcontroller-based devices. The devices include a USB writeblocker and USB impersonator.

Intermediate
1h 17m
(14)

Last Updated Aug 12, 2022

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  • Course

USB Forensics: Writeblocking and Impersonation

This course will show how to writeblock USB mass storage devices on a Linux computer and how to build two useful microcontroller-based devices. The devices include a USB writeblocker and USB impersonator.

Intermediate
1h 17m
(14)

Last Updated Aug 12, 2022

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What you'll learn

USB devices have become part of many forensic investigations and penetration tests. In this course, USB Forensics: Writeblocking and Impersonation, you'll learn USB forensics and penetration testing with the USB forensics writeblocking and impersonation. First, you'll explore easily and cheaply writeblocking USB mass storage devices in Linux. Next, you'll create an affordable USB pocket writeblocker. Finally, you'll discover how to build a USB impersonator that can bypass endpoint security software. By the end of this course, you'll know how to writeblock USB drives both on your Linux forensics workstation and using a small device while on the go.

USB Forensics: Writeblocking and Impersonation
Intermediate
1h 17m
(14)
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