Protocol Buffers
Chris Currier · 2022
Abstract Protocol Buffers (Protobufs) are discussed in this chapter, from creating one to analyzing the data. This particular serialization format, originally developed by Google, is used in various apps.We discuss creating a protocol buffer and adding data through Python step by step. This provides a better understanding of how and why protocol buffers are formed and used. We also clarify how to recognize and decode them during a forensic examination.