Plaso
Super timeline all the things.
Overview
Plaso (Plaso Langar Að Safna Öllu), or log2timeline, is a command-line tool to extract timestamps from various files found on a typical computer system(s) and aggregate them. The initial purpose of Plaso was to collect all timestamped events of interest on a computer system and have them aggregated in a single place for computer forensic analysis (aka timeline analysis).
✨ Key Features
- Timestamp extraction from various file formats
- Timeline creation and analysis
- Support for a wide range of data sources
- Extensible with plugins
- Command-line interface
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on creating a super timeline of all events
- Extensive support for different data sources
- Powerful filtering and analysis capabilities
Unique Value: Provides a comprehensive and powerful open-source solution for creating and analyzing timelines of digital events.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Creating a super timeline of events from a disk image
- Analyzing user activity
- Investigating security incidents
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Real-time analysis
- Users who prefer a graphical user interface
🏆 Alternatives
Plaso's ability to extract timestamps from a vast array of sources and create a unified timeline is a key advantage for understanding the sequence of events in an investigation.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Full functionality, no limits.
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