TCP Table
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Evidence: TCP Table
Description: Collect TCP table
Category: Network
Platform: linux
Short Name: tcptab
Is Parsed: Yes
Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes
Collect File(s): No
Background
Section titled “Background”This collector gathers TCP connection table information from the Linux system. This data is essential for understanding network activity, detecting suspicious connections, and investigating network-based security incidents.
Data Collected
Section titled “Data Collected”This collector gathers structured data about tcp table.
Collection Method
Section titled “Collection Method”This collector parses the necessary data from the tcp_table table.
Forensic Value
Section titled “Forensic Value”This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides TCP connection information. It helps investigators understand active and historical connections, detect suspicious endpoints, and investigate lateral movement. Analysts can use this information to identify compromised services, trace remote connections, and assess network security posture.