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forensics

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

The practice of gathering, retaining, and analyzing computer-related data for investigative purposes in a manner that maintains the integrity of the data.

Framework senses

NIST Cybersecurity Framework1 senseview framework →
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As it relates to information security, the application of investigative tools and analysis techniques to gather evidence from computer resources to determine the cause of data compromises.
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
§1
The practice of gathering, retaining, and analyzing computer-related data for investigative purposes in a manner that maintains the integrity of the data.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
§1
The practice of gathering, retaining, and analyzing computer-related data for investigative purposes in a manner that maintains the integrity of the data.