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forensics

nounid 2627·updated May 12, 2026
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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.

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Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

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Information Class

50%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

Variants

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Forensics
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forensics's
pluralpossessive
forensicses'

Framework definitions

NIST Cybersecurity Framework1 senseview framework →
§1
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.
Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →
§1
scientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§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.
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