Digital Forensics

Digital forensics is the process of collecting, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence from computers, networks, and other electronic devices. In the context of cybersecurity, forensics is used to investigate security incidents — determining what happened, how it happened, what was affected, and who was responsible.

Forensic investigations follow strict procedures to maintain evidence integrity, ensuring findings can withstand legal scrutiny. For defense contractors, forensic capabilities are important for investigating CUI breaches and providing the DoD with accurate incident reports.

Why It Matters

When a security incident involves CUI, you may need forensic evidence to determine the scope of the breach and fulfill DoD reporting requirements. Having forensic capabilities — or a relationship with a forensic provider — ensures you can investigate incidents thoroughly.