Glossary
Cloud Forensics
Cloud forensics is detective work in the cloud - gathering evidence to understand what happened during a security incident.
What is Cloud Forensics?
Collecting and analyzing digital evidence from cloud environments during security investigations.
Why Should You Care?
Traditional forensics does not work in cloud. Evidence collection requires different techniques and provider cooperation.
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Real-World Example
Investigators capture EBS snapshots and CloudTrail logs to analyze how an attacker gained access and what they accessed.
How to Protect Against Cloud Forensics
- 1.
Document cloud evidence collection procedures
- 2.
Ensure logging supports forensic requirements
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