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7/17/2019
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The 10 Essentials of Infosec Forensics

Whether it's your first investigation or 500th, review the basics of IT forensics to streamline and simplify your discovery.
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1. Know the Investigation's Intent
Maybe you already know an incident is so egregious that your organization plans to prosecute those responsible. More on legal issues in a minute, but suffice it to say that the legal action will dictate both process and tactics. 
But not every forensics investigation will have the same purpose - or trajectory. It's not always obvious where to begin. 'What questions am I trying to answer, and is this process key to getting the answer?' Motorola's Rushing asks. If there's a faster way to get to the same information, use it, he adds. This is where pragmatism and a little ingenuity come in handy.
(Image: Stepan Popov - stock.adobe.com)

1. Know the Investigation's Intent

Maybe you already know an incident is so egregious that your organization plans to prosecute those responsible. More on legal issues in a minute, but suffice it to say that the legal action will dictate both process and tactics.

But not every forensics investigation will have the same purpose — or trajectory. It's not always obvious where to begin. "What questions am I trying to answer, and is this process key to getting the answer?" Motorola's Rushing asks. If there's a faster way to get to the same information, use it, he adds. This is where pragmatism and a little ingenuity come in handy.

(Image: Stepan Popov – stock.adobe.com)

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