Computer forensics
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The practice of gathering, retaining, and analyzing computer-related data for investigative purposes in a manner that maintains the integrity of the data.
MWENISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 2
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ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary
The application of the scientific method to digital media to establish factual information for judicial review Scope Note: This process often involves investigating computer systems to determine whether they are or have been used for illegal or unauthorized activities. As a discipline, it combines elements of law and computer science to collect and analyze data from information systems (e.g., personal computers, networks, wireless communication and digital storage devices) in a way that is admissible as evidence in a court of law.
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Information Class
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