Computer forensics
nounid
1915·updated Aug 30, 2026verified· unreviewed
The practice of gathering, retaining, and analyzing computer-related data for investigative purposes in a manner that maintains the integrity of the data.
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Entity Type
Process0%rule-basedmulti_axis_classifier_low_confidence.v1
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Regulated85%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5
Information Class
—60%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5
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- possessive
- Computer forensics's
- pluralpossessive
- Computer forensicses'
Framework definitions
- §1
- 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.
- §1
- The practice of gathering, retaining, and analyzing computer-related data for investigative purposes in a manner that maintains the integrity of the data.
- §1
- The practice of gathering, retaining, and analyzing computer-related data for investigative purposes in a manner that maintains the integrity of the data.
- §1 · legacy_primary
- The practice of gathering, retaining, and analyzing computer-related data for investigative purposes in a manner that maintains the integrity of the data.DR-088 backfill from the noun definition column
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