Thesis Friday #4: Proces-flow Apple Unified Log

It’s Friday, and I’m working on my research on the Apple Unified Log. I’ve been exploring the differences between the Sysdiagnose and the Apple Unified Log, especially regarding the artifacts relevant to Forensic Data Analytics. In my proces-flow you can…

Thesis Friday #3: AUL – Phone Application

It’s Friday again. I’m working through the final to-do’s for my thesis. The end is near, which means long days, plenty of words on paper, and just as many being scrapped again. So, let’s dive into today’s topic: the standard…

Thesis Friday #2: AUL – Device orientation

Apple’s Unified Logs (AUL) are a treasure of forensic data, offering deep insight into system-level events and user interactions. As part of my Thesis Friday series, I’m highlighting a subtle but powerful artefact: screen orientation events. While they may seem…

Thesis Friday #1: AUL – FaceID authentication

The Apple Unified Log play a crucial role in our digital forensic investigations. It is crucial in uncovering system activities and user interactions. Apple Unified Log provide a detailed, timestamped record of system events across various processes and subsystems. However,…