Understanding the need for computer forensics

Computer forensics refers to the techniques, processes, and procedures that are involved in discovering evidence related to a digital or cyber-crime, which can be used to find the perpetrator and initiate legal action against them. As each day goes by, more and more organizations are being hit by various types of cyber-attacks, with some taking months to realize their network has been compromised, and some are being infected by ransomware and having their data sold on the dark web. Cyber-crime is defined as any malicious act involving a computer device, a network, its application, or even its system.

Cyber-crime is constantly rising, hence the need for more cybersecurity professionals within the industry to help organizations safeguard their systems, networks, and assets from threat actors and malware. Sometimes, we may think that a possible cyber-crime could originate externally to an organization, such as a hacker being parked outside...