Definition
Digital Forensics is the process of collecting, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence from computers, networks, and mobile devices in a manner that is legally admissible and maintains chain of custody.
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Incident Response
Incident response is the organized approach to addressing and managing the aftermath of a security breach or cyberattack. The goal is to handle the situation in a way that limits damage, reduces recovery time and costs, and prevents future incidents.
Incident Response Plan
An Incident Response Plan is a documented set of procedures and guidelines that defines how an organization will detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents to minimize damage and restore operations.
Malware
Malware (malicious software) is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or network. Common types include viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, and rootkits.
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