WithSecureLabs/chainsaw — Rapidly Search and Hunt through Windows Forensic Artefacts

Description and use

WithSecureLabs / chainsaw is an open‑source toolkit that enables fast, automated searching and hunting across Windows forensic artefacts such as logs, registry hives, and file system metadata. Leveraging AI/ML techniques for pattern detection, it provides a backend framework for security analysts to quickly surface indicators of compromise and conduct deep investigations. The project is designed for extensibility, allowing custom queries and integration into broader threat‑hunting pipelines.

Problem

WithSecureLabs/chainsaw helps make production behavior easier to inspect and debug.

Outcome

Medium: useful for prototypes or internal workflows, with dependency and maintenance checks before production.

Workflow

• monitor systems
• debug production behavior
• track service health

Evidence

Rapidly Search and Hunt through Windows Forensic Artefacts

Source