Mounts
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Evidence: Mounts
Description: Collect mounts
Category: DiskFilesystem
Platform: linux
Short Name: mounts
Is Parsed: Yes
Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes
Collect File(s): No
Background
Section titled “Background”Mount information on AIX systems provides details about mounted file systems, storage devices, and network shares. This data is essential for understanding system storage configuration, detecting unauthorized mounts, and investigating storage-related security incidents. Mount information includes file system types, mount points, device information, and access permissions.
Data Collected
Section titled “Data Collected”This collector gathers structured data about mounts.
Collection Method
Section titled “Collection Method”This collector parses the necessary data from system mount information.
Forensic Value
Section titled “Forensic Value”This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides information about mounted file systems and storage configuration on AIX systems. It helps investigators understand storage layout, detect unauthorized mounts, and investigate storage-related attacks. The data can reveal file system types, mount points, device information, and access patterns. Analysts can use this information to identify suspicious mounts, trace storage access, and assess AIX system security posture.