What is Digital Forensics?

Digital forensics is the scientific examination, collection, analysis, and preservation of electronic data in order to investigate digital crimes or cyber attacks. The goal of digital forensics is to determine the facts surrounding an incident, to uncover evidence that can be used in a court of law, and to ensure that the information is accurate and complete.

The different types of of digital forensic investigations include:

1. Computer forensics: Involves the analysis of computer systems, storage devices, and related technology to investigate incidents such as data breaches, cyberattacks, and intellectual property theft.

2. Mobile device forensics: Focuses on the examination of smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices to recover data and evidence,.

3. Network forensics: Deals with the monitoring, collection, and analysis of network traffic to investigate network-related incidents such as cyberattacks, data exfiltration, and unauthorized access.

4. Cloud forensics: Examines cloud computing environments, such as public, private, and hybrid clouds, to investigate incidents and recover data.

5. Internet of Things (IoT) forensics: Concerns itself with the examination of connected devices, such as smart homes and wearable technology, to recover data and evidence in investigations.

6. Database forensics: Examines databases, including SQL and NoSQL databases, to recover data and investigate incidents such as data breaches and unauthorized access.