Digital Forensics
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Also known as: computer forensics, cyber forensics
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Digital forensics is the disciplined process of identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting electronic evidence so findings remain trustworthy in investigations.
Real-World Example
Imaging a suspect laptop, hashing the image, and examining browser artifacts is a basic digital forensics workflow.
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