Hello blog viewing world! My
name is Kevin Nickerson and I am a senior in the Computer and Digital Forensics
major here at Champlain College. This blog is part of my Senior Capstone Class that involves research and
contribution to the field of computer forensics. This is my first of several
blog posts about the work I have started on Covert Channel Forensics.
(Picture from Erik Couture article below)
Here is the
breakdown of my goals for the Capstone project thus far:
- Create a Windows 2008 Server and two Windows 7 virtual machines
- Generate sample data to push through the covert channels
- Image the virtual machines before and after the covert
channel connection
- Compare between these three images and see if the channels leave
behind evidence for an investigator to find.
As my project evolves I will update my goals and results for all of you awesome blog readers out there!
Why Mainely
Forensics? Well, I grew up and love Maine, get the pun, and will primarily
be posting about my research I am doing on Covert Channel Forensics. During my fifteen-week research I will blog about my forensic progress.
Although that is the main point of this blog, but I will also be posting
about place I have travel to, and recommendations on places to visit.
Recommendation #1
Green fields, partly cloudy sky, and sheep. That's right it's Northern Ireland! If you are ever headed for a trip there I would recommend a few days to explore the beautiful views of Ballintoy. Walk about, and find Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and go on an adventure!
