
SIFT is a digital forensics toolkit that provides installation management, task execution, and machine image building capabilities for forensic investigations on Ubuntu systems.
Checked October 2026.
SIFT is a digital forensics toolkit that serves as a metadata repository for discussions and issue tracking related to forensic investigations.
The toolkit includes several components:
SIFT supports Ubuntu distributions including 20.04 (Focal) and 22.04 (Jammy). Installation is performed using the command 'sudo cast install teamdfir/sift-saltstack'.
Cloud deployment options are available through AWS, which provides headless AMIs with the default user 'sansforensics' under account ID 469658012540. The toolkit is designed to provide forensic investigators with a comprehensive environment for digital evidence analysis and case management.
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SIFT is a product in the Digital Forensics category. It covers Linux and AWS.
SIFT is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/teamdfir/sift/.
Alternatives to SIFT listed on CybersecTools:
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SIFT is available as cloud or on-premises (hybrid). It is listed for small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.
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