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Microsoft’s Windows 11, the latest operating system platform, offers an updated user interface and significant improvements over Windows 10. With over 400 million devices worldwide using Windows 11, its popularity necessitates robust cyber forensics and incident management strategies to cope with the growing complexity of cybercriminal activities. This paper explores the implementation of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-61 Revision 2 (SP 800-61 R2) guidelines for DFIR within the Windows 11 environment. By aligning with NIST’s comprehensive framework, a systematic approach is outlined to plan, uncover, evaluate, control, eliminate, and restore the affected systems from cybersecurity incidents. The research highlights the integration of Windows 11’s advanced security features, such as Microsoft Defender ATP, Windows Sandbox, and Hyper-V, to enhance incident response capabilities. Furthermore, a detailed comparison of different Windows forensic tools covering their basic and advanced attributes is prepared. This study provides a detailed methodology for leveraging both built-in and third-party tools to establish a resilient DFIR strategy, aiming to reduce risks and impact of cyber incidents. Through case studies and practical implementations, the paper demonstrates the efficacy of NIST SP 800-61 R2 in fortifying Windows 11 against emerging threats, thereby contributing to the broader field of cybersecurity best practices.

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Implementing NIST SP 800-61 R2 for Digital Forensics and Incident Response Strategies in Windows 11 Platform

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    2026年

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  • Sikander Azad,
  • Mehak Khurana

摘要

Microsoft’s Windows 11, the latest operating system platform, offers an updated user interface and significant improvements over Windows 10. With over 400 million devices worldwide using Windows 11, its popularity necessitates robust cyber forensics and incident management strategies to cope with the growing complexity of cybercriminal activities. This paper explores the implementation of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-61 Revision 2 (SP 800-61 R2) guidelines for DFIR within the Windows 11 environment. By aligning with NIST’s comprehensive framework, a systematic approach is outlined to plan, uncover, evaluate, control, eliminate, and restore the affected systems from cybersecurity incidents. The research highlights the integration of Windows 11’s advanced security features, such as Microsoft Defender ATP, Windows Sandbox, and Hyper-V, to enhance incident response capabilities. Furthermore, a detailed comparison of different Windows forensic tools covering their basic and advanced attributes is prepared. This study provides a detailed methodology for leveraging both built-in and third-party tools to establish a resilient DFIR strategy, aiming to reduce risks and impact of cyber incidents. Through case studies and practical implementations, the paper demonstrates the efficacy of NIST SP 800-61 R2 in fortifying Windows 11 against emerging threats, thereby contributing to the broader field of cybersecurity best practices.