QuestionQ83

VerifiedForensics Investigation and Malware Analysis

A multinational financial institution detects unusual network activity during a routine security audit. The SOC (Security Operations Center) identifies multiple failed login attempts, followed by a successful access attempt using an administrator's credentials from an unrecognized IP address. Soon afterward, sensitive customer records are accessed without authorization. The company suspects a possible security breach and brings in the forensic investigation team to analyze the incident. During evidence collection, the forensic team creates a detailed record tracking every individual who handled the evidence, its storage location, and the timestamps of transfers. What is this process called?

Explanation

Chain of custody is the chronological documentation of evidence handling, storage, custody, and transfers. Recording each handler, location, and transfer timestamp establishes traceability and helps preserve the evidence’s integrity.

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