Forensics Live CDs

Content Leader: Jess Garcia - Last Updated: May 3, 2007

Live CDs

The below Live CDs are specific for forensics acquisition and analysis:

• Helix - The most popular forensics Live CD
  • How to Install Helix to Disk
• FCCU GNU/Linux lnx4n6 Forensic Boot CD- from the Belgian Federal Computer Crime Unit
• FoRK from Vital Data
• FIRE - Apparently Discontinued
• Knoppix STD
• Penguin Sleuth Kit Bootable CD
• PLAC
• Plan-B
• Snarl Bootable CD
• UBCD - Ultimate Boot CD for Windows®
  • Bootable CD which contains software that allows you to repair, restore, or diagnose almost any computer problem. It contains a number of security tools, including antivirus, anti-spyware, wiping, rootkit detection, etc.