Summary

This chapter provided an overview of digital forensics. You understood its multidisciplinary nature and critical role in investigating cybercrimes. Standards such as ISO/IEC 27050:2016 and ISO/IEC 27037:2012 were explored, shedding light on e-discovery and guidelines for digital evidence collection.

You went through the digital evidence lifecycle stages and understood the importance of technical readiness, forensic tools, logging systems, baselines, and collaboration with CSPs. Challenges in cloud forensics were discussed, emphasizing the need for adaptability to dynamic environments, legal considerations, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

You discovered evidence preservation best practices, chain of custody, forensic imaging, secure storage, and collaboration with legal teams. The chapter concluded by addressing interference prevention through Faraday cages and highlighting the unique challenges presented by cloud forensics, reinforcing the significance of...