Class 34 Reading: Forensics Investigation with Autopsy - taylortommy23/401-Reading-Notes GitHub Wiki

What are the main differences between computer forensics and cybersecurity?

  • Cybersecurity: Prevents and stops security breaches and attacks.
  • Computer Forensics: Investigates and analyzes incidents after they happen.

What are the six stages of a computer forensics examination?

  • Readiness: Get ready for investigations with training and equipment.
  • Evaluation: Understand the case, assign roles, and identify risks.
  • Collection: Collect evidence like hard drives and interviews.
  • Analysis: Study evidence to find out what happened and when.
  • Presentation: Share findings and strategies for preventing future issues.
  • Review: Look back, learn, and improve investigation methods.

References: https://www.wgu.edu/blog/computer-forensics2004.html