Code and Cypher

Security Models and Kerckhoffs's Principle in Applied Cryptography

Auguste Kerckhoffs established a foundational axiom of cryptography in 1883. He asserted that a cryptosystem must remain secure even if everything about it, except the secret key, is public knowledge (Mammeri, 2024). Thi…

Enterprise Cyber Threat Intelligence Program Plan: Operational Framework and Platform Architecture

CyberTech Innovations Inc. faces a sophisticated, global threat landscape targeting its core software development assets and distributed workforce. To address these challenges, this proposal outlines the transition to an…

Adversary TTP Mapping and Attack Path Analysis Using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework

The 2023 cyber attack against MGM Resorts International represents a watershed moment in modern cyber warfare, illustrating the devastating effectiveness of identity-centric intrusion over traditional technical exploitat…

Strategic Value of Threat Intelligence: Cost Savings, Risk Reduction, and Security Optimization

In the contemporary enterprise landscape, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has undergone a fundamental transformation. Historically viewed as a technical gatekeeper focused on perimeter defense, …

Cyber Threat Intelligence Triage and Executive Response Report

A comprehensive cyber campaign spanning 2021 to 2023 has been identified, targeting government entities and critical infrastructure sectors worldwide. Technical analysis of these intrusions reveals a sophisticated array …

Forensic Investigation Findings: Incident Reconstruction, Root Cause, and Expert Witness Report

This investigation provides a forensic analysis of a mobile device associated with ‘THISISDIFIR’ to determine the user’s location on April 5, 2020, identify communications with Josh Hickman, and investigate any physical …

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Digital Forensics and Evidence Handling

In the current legal and technological landscape, the integrity of an investigation depends entirely on the reliability of the evidence presented. Digital evidence is uniquely characterized by its fragility and susceptib…

Legal Admissibility of Digital Evidence: Federal Rules of Evidence and Daubert Standards

Digital evidence is defined as any data of investigative value that is stored or transmitted in binary form. Recognizing its importance helps forensic analysts feel assured in the reliability of their work when reconstru…

Mobile Device Forensics: Extraction, Decoding, and SQLite Database Analysis

What is the phone number of this phone? The phone number is the same as the Mobile Subscriber Integrated Services Digital Network (MSISDN) number for the SIM card….

Forensic Artifact Analysis Using Autopsy: File System Reconstruction and Timeline Carving

Academic research analysis exploring examine the evidence using autopsy within the context of Cyber Incident Response and Computer Network Forensics….