Unraveling Cyber Threats: The Role of Forensic Investigation in Cyber Security

Abstract

In today's digital landscape, cyber threats pose significant risks to organizations worldwide, demanding robust cybersecurity measures. Forensic investigation is pivotal in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these threats, providing insights into their nature and impact for effective incident response. Leveraging forensic techniques and tools empowers organizations to fortify defense strategies and resilience against evolving threats. Cyber forensics encompasses diverse domains such as digital, data, system, and network forensics, crucial for legally admissible evidence presentation. System forensics focuses on standalone machine investigations, while network forensics scrutinizes network events. Data forensics involves analyzing volatile and non-volatile data, while proactive forensics facilitates ongoing evidence collection for enhanced preparedness. Email forensics addresses the evidential role of emails in forensic investigations.