Digital forensics is the practice of collecting, analyzing, and preserving digital evidence for investigation and legal proceedings. It encompasses computer forensics (disk and memory analysis), network forensics (packet capture analysis), mobile forensics (device data extraction), and cloud forensics (distributed system analysis). Forensic investigators use specialized tools and follow strict chain-of-custody procedures to ensure evidence integrity. Forensics is essential for incident response, criminal investigations, and compliance audits.
Cybersecurity