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USB Forensics for Pentesters

USB Forensics unlocks the mysteries of what happens from the moment you plug in a USB device until you disconnect it.  USB Mass Storage devices are the focus of the course.  In addition to leveraging Linux and free tools to learn how USB devices work, you will learn how to build USB Mass Storage device pocket forensic duplicators, write blockers, and impersonators. 

– Dr. Philip Polstra
Instructor, Linux Forensics and USB Forensics

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1. What is the USB Forensics course about?

This course will cover USB in detail with an emphasis on understanding USB Mass Storage devices (also known as flash drives or thumb drives).By the end of this course students will know how to sniff USB traffic using open source tools, be able to write-block USB mass storage devices using software and microcontroller-based hardware, be able to impersonate other USB devices, and understand how to make forensic duplicates of USB mass storage devices.  Along the way students will also learn how to use microcontrollers and Udev rules.

2. Course Syllabus

A non-exhaustive list of topics to be covered include:
  • USB basics
    • USB hardware
    • USB versions
    • Connection process
  • USB classes
    • HID
    • Mass storage
    • Others
  • USB endpoints
    • Interupt
    • Bulk
    • Isochronous
    • Control
  • Descriptors
    • Device
    • Interface
    • Configuration
    • Endpoint
    • String
  • Mass Storage Basics
    • Presentation (SCSI hard drive)
    • NAND flash limitations
    • Communication
      • Command Block Wrappers
      • Data transport phase
      • Command Status Wrappers
  • Making forensic images and duplicates
    • FTDI Vincullum II microcontroller
    • Simple compact duplicator
      • Reading sectors
      • Main processing loops
      • Hardware implementation
      • Programming the hardware
      • Improving performance
    • More user friendly duplicator
    • Adding an LCD screen
  • USB Write blocking
    • Motivation
    • Software write blocker
    • Hardware write blocker
    • Mitigation of BadUSB and similar threats
  • USB Impersonation
    • Motivation
    • High level design
    • Timers
    • Descriptor request handler
    • GPIO (buttons and displays)
      • Software
      • Hardware
      • Buttons
      • LEDs
      • LCDs
  • Leveraging Open Source
    • Lsusb
    • Understanding Linux USB busses
    • Dmesg
    • Sniffing USB traffic
      • Usbmon
      • WireShark
        • Viewing descriptors in WireShark
  • Dealing with Windows-only devices
  • Using udev rules

3. Can I see some sample videos for the course? 

The total duration of the course videos is a staggering 6+ HOURS of HD content. The course is fully hands-on and you will be spending most of the time doing exercises with the instructor.

The course starts from the very basics and slowly takes you to more complicated topics, making it ideal for self-paced learning. Below are a couple of sample videos from the course:

1. USB Forensics and Pentesting (Introduction)

2. USB Forensics – USB Descriptors Demo

3. USB Forensics: USB Mass Storage Descriptors and Endpoints

4. USB Forensics: USB HID Overview

5. USB Forensics: Challenge 2 Solution

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4. What do I get as a registered student? 

A registered student will get the following:

  • HD Download of Course Theory Videos
  • HD Download of Course Exercise Videos
  • PDF Slides of the full course
  • All Code samples used in the course
  • Mock Exam
  • Certification Exam
  • PDF copy of certificate if you pass the exam

Please note that there is no student forum associated with this low-priced course.

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5. What is the course duration? when does it start / stop ?

The USB Forensics course is completely self-paced, self-study course. There is no duration of the course or expiry period.

 

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8. Course Instructor

Dr. Philip Polstra (Dr. Phil) has been involved with technology since an early age. He and one of his brothers cleaned out their savings to purchase a TI-99/4a computer in the early 80’s, much to the chagrin of his parents. He has been tinkering with computers and electronics ever since. Phil is an internationally recognized hardware hacker and information security expert. He has made repeat appearances at several of the top conferences worldwide. Here are just a few of the conferences he has spoken at: DEFCON (six times in four years), Blackhat, 44CON, GrrCON, BruCon, ForenSecure, SecTOR, c0c0n, Shakacon, B-sides Detroit, and B-sides Iowa. His work on developing small affordable hacking devices is documented in the book “Hacking and Penetration Testing with Low Power Devices”. He is also known for his work on USB hacking and forensics. Phil has published several articles on USB-related topics.

Phil is an Associate Professor in the department of Math, Computer Science, and Statistics at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania where he teaches Digital Forensics. His current research focus is on developing ultra-low-power hacking hardware. Phil also performs security penetration tests and forensic investigations on a consulting basis. His book “Linux Forensics” is considered a must have by a number of people in the forensics and information security community.

In addition to in-person training, consulting, presenting at conferences, and running conference workshops, Phil has also produced hundreds of instructional videos. His video courses are available at PentesterAcademy.com, PluralSight, O’Reilly, udemy.com, and elsewhere.

When not teaching, Phil enjoys spending time with his family, tinkering with electronics, attending infosec conferences, experimenting with software defined radio (SDR) and various aviation activities. Phil is an accomplished aviator with a dozen ratings, all of which are current. Phil’s ratings include Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, Aircraft Inspector, and Avionics Technician. His flight hours are measured in the thousands and he has been known to build aircraft.

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