Digital Forensics

Digital Forensics is the examination of digital traces in order to analyze security incidents, internal cases of misuse or other IT-related events in a traceable manner. Among other things, system data, files, logs, memory contents and user activities are evaluated. The goal is not only to reconstruct the course of an incident, but also to secure reliable evidence and usable findings. Digital forensics therefore plays an important role in incident response, compliance, internal investigations and legal matters.

The earlier forensic data is secured cleanly, the better the cause, spread and impact of an attack can be understood. For organizations, this is particularly relevant when decisions on notifications, recovery or legal steps have to be made. Modern forensic processes rely on speed, data integrity and clear documentation. The term thus stands for the analytical in-depth work behind the professional handling of security incidents. Where internal resources are lacking, Managed Services can complement these capabilities operationally.

See also: Threat Hunting and Endpoint Detection and Response.