The systematic examination and analysis of digital evidence to determine the facts surrounding a security incident, using scientifically proven methods to preserve evidence integrity.
Forensic investigations for insider threats require specialized techniques due to the legitimate access insiders possess and the need to distinguish between authorized and unauthorized activities. Investigators must examine user behavior patterns, access logs, data flows, and system interactions while maintaining chain of custody requirements. Digital forensics can reconstruct insider attack timelines, identify exfiltrated data, and provide evidence for legal proceedings. The process must comply with employment law, privacy regulations, and legal discovery requirements.
The process of securing, protecting, and maintaining the integrity of digital and physical evidence to ensure its admissibility in legal proceedings or internal investigations.
The practice of collecting, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence in a legally admissible manner for investigations and legal proceedings.