# Process and Network Artifact Analysis

> Master memory analysis of processes and network connections. Learn to detect hidden processes, process injection, and extract active sockets using Volatility.

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Last updated: 2026-09-13

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| Level | Intermediate |
| Category | Forensics |
| Lessons | 5 |
| Estimated time | 30 min |
| XP | 100 |

This module dives deep into analyzing process and network artifacts within memory dumps using the Volatility Framework. You will learn to identify hidden and unlinked processes, detect process injection and hollowing techniques, map active network connections to specific PIDs, and extract ephemeral network state data. From a cybersecurity perspective, mastering these artifacts is critical for uncovering fileless malware, identifying command-and-control (C2) communication channels, and proving malicious execution that leaves no trace on the physical disk.

## Lessons

1. What Are Process Artifacts and Why Do They Matter (30 min)
2. Process Trees and Parent-Child Relationships (30 min)
3. Analyzing Processes with Volatility (30 min)
4. Extracting Network Connections from Memory (30 min)
5. Guided Lab: Identifying a Suspicious Process in a Memory Dump (30 min)

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