A user account allows the system to identify what files and applications that user should be provided access to and the level of authorisation that they should be given.
A user account can also provide information when a malicious or unwanted activity occurs on the system as the history and files relating to the account can be used to audit who was responsible and what action they undertook.
Local User Account
A local user account is one that is stored on the local computer within the SAM database file (Security Account Manager) that is normally located within the Windows System32 directory.
Domain User Account
A domain user account is stored on the domain controller and provides access to areas of the domain. When a domain user account is created, a first name, surname and login name is required.
The account can be configured after creation to determine when that user is able to logon and which computers and groups they are allowed access to. It is also necessary to configure how often a password to access the account should be changed.
Computer Accounts
Similarly to a user account, a network contains computer accounts that should uniquely identify each computer connecting to it and should also provide an avenue for review as they provide the investigator with an ability to filter activity to a specific computer on the network.
About Athena Forensics
For information on our digital forensic services or if you require any advice or assistance please contact a member of our team on 0330 123 4448 or
via email on enquiries@athenaforensics.co.uk, further details are available on our contact us page.
Our client’s confidentiality is of the utmost importance. All correspondence is treated with discretion, from initial contact to the conclusion of any
computer forensic investigation.
Our digital forensics experts are fully aware of the significance and importance of the information that they encounter and we have been accredited
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Our forensic experts are all security cleared and we offer non-disclosure agreements if required. Our premises along with our security procedures have been inspected and approved by law enforcement agencies.
Athena Forensics do not disclose personal information to other companies or suppliers.
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