Forward QNAP NAS Syslog Messages Through an SSL tunnel

This entry contains detailed steps on how to configure a QNAP NAS device to forward log messages via the network over an SSL-encrypted tunnel.  All information here should be accurate, but I can’t guarantee there are no errors.  I therefore wrap this entire entry in an “it works for me and I hope it also… Continue reading Forward QNAP NAS Syslog Messages Through an SSL tunnel

How Long Will That Image Take?

Acquiring forensic images can be one of the most dreaded steps in most analysts’ processes.  It’s documentation-heavy, not terribly interesting to watch, and thanks to the ever-increasing size of commercial hard drives, it can take a LONG time.  Thanks to the unrealistic portrayals of this process in movies and TV shows, it’s not uncommon for… Continue reading How Long Will That Image Take?

Ultimate procmail Recipe

The procmail utility filters e-mail as it’s received (generally on a UNIX-like server), rather than when you retrieve it with your e-mail client (such as OSX Mail, Mozilla Thunderbird, Microsoft Outlook, etc).  As with most UNIX-based utilities, procmail is a very powerful tool for those that take the time to learn how it can be… Continue reading Ultimate procmail Recipe