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Matt Lesko

Matt Lesko is the systems administrator for Advanced DataTools in Annandale, Virginia.
Email: matt@advancedatatools.com

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Performing Forensic Analyses, Part 2

By Matt Lesko, 06/21/2004

Analyzing a compromised hard disk is a time- and resource-intensive operation. Two tools--Sleuth Kit and Autopsy--can help you with this arduous task.

Performing Forensic Analyses, Part 1

By Matt Lesko, 05/17/2004

This first installment of a two-part series looks at how to create a bootable CD-ROM and use it to duplicate the hard disk of machine that’s been involved in a security incident.

Building and Using an Incident Response Toolkit, Part 2

By Matt Lesko, 04/19/2004

In this second installment of a two-part article, you’ll learn how to use an incident response toolkit to quickly collect data from a compromised machine’s file system.

Building and Using an Incident Response Toolkit, Part 1

By Matt Lesko, 03/23/2004

Quickly and appropriately responding to a computer security incident is vital. Learn how to build a toolkit that lets you quickly collect data from the compromised machine.

WinPT and GnuPG

By Matt Lesko, 11/10/2003

WinPT provides a user-friendly GUI front end for the Windows port of GnuPG, a great security tool.

All About GnuPG

By Matt Lesko, 11/10/2003

Here's a brief history of GNU Privacy Guard and it's capabilities.

Verifying the Download

By Matt Lesko, 11/10/2003

Follow these steps to verify the WinPT and GnuPG download.

Nessus Security Scanner

By Matt Lesko, 11/12/2002

Nessus Security Scanner is traditionally a UNIX vulnerability scanner, but a new client called NessusWX brings this powerful program's functionality to Windows. Here's how to set ...



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