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MantOS - Network Investigator’s Forensic Toolkit

Network Investigator’s Forensic Toolkit | LIFARS

Development is done on branch dev, once a stable build process is achieved we merge onto master.

Any possible PR should point to dev.

Table of Contents

  1. What is MantOS?
  2. Key features
  3. Support
  4. Additional Reading
  5. Licensing and Copyright
  6. Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ]

What is MantOS?

MantOS is a GNU/Linux network security focused distro based on Archbang.

We aim to provide the tools you need to analyze potential threats while being minimal.

Key Features

MantOS capabilities:

  • Graphically analyze TCP dump files for time, size, segments, and throughput
  • Create forensic images (bit by bit copies), complete disk wipe, data recovery, benchmarking harddrive performance
  • MITM-like functionality for intercepting network LAN data
  • Analyze network protocols
  • Wireless network detector, sniffer, instrusion detector
  • Identify TCP connections and records traffic, can also decrypt the connection and identify the applications being used
  • Track tcp streams across network users
  • Track network performance through stack, protocol capture, spike tracking, and determine if there's been a compromise
  • Snoop network traffic for telnet sessions
  • Capture raw data and reconstruct the contents for web and email usage.
  • Monitor wired and Wi-Fi sources for insecure requests
  • Track VoIP calls and dump the conversations

For a list of tools in MantOS, consult the documentation.

Lightweight Package

MantOS is both tiny and undemanding. Our goal is to provide investigators with an operating system that is convenient enough to meet the needs of someone who works on multiple machines. Total installation size is around 3 Gigabytes and takes a short amount of time to install. Since MantOS is easy on system resources it functions on older machines. MantOS can be deployed via live CD, flashdrive, or full OS installation.

Gratis and F/OSS

There is no charge for the distribution of MantOS, just download it and go. Want to customize your MantOS installation? We provide the very code base we use to you, hassle free and also of no charge. We provide MantOS for free because we believe in a forensic community that builds together. Help us make MantOS the best solution it could possibly be.

Fast, High-end Support

The MantOS team at LIFARS can provide full enterprise level support and response. Our team is here is listen to your needs and wants, including adding device or tool support or giving instructions on deployment or response. 24/7 support calling is possible in our Premier Support to ensure our team is able to respond any time of day.

Licensing and Copyright

We are licensed under GPLv3. You can read the license details in LICENSE.

Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ]

Q - How can I contribute to MantOS?

A - If you'd like to contribute, please send a GitHub pull request. We will review the changes before merging.


Q - Where I can find the rest of the documentation? How can I contact you for more details?

A - You can contact us by e-mailing info@lifars.com or by calling 212-222-7061.