What is Digital Forensics?

Digital forensics is the process of identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence in a legally sound manner. This evidence can be used to investigate and prosecute cybercrime, corporate espionage, intellectual property theft, and other types of incidents where digital data is involved. This process goes beyond simply collecting data; it requires specialized tools and techniques to ensure the integrity of the evidence and to draw accurate conclusions from the collected information.

How does it work?

Ambaga’s team employs a meticulous and structured approach to investigate security incidents and data breaches. We adhere to industry best practices and legal standards throughout the process, ensuring the admissibility of evidence in a court of law. Our approach includes:

• We begin by creating forensically sound copies of relevant data sources, ensuring the integrity and authenticity of the evidence.
• Our experts utilize specialized tools and techniques to analyze the acquired data, uncovering traces of malicious activity, data exfiltration, and other relevant artifacts.
• We reconstruct a detailed timeline of events, mapping out the attacker’s actions, compromised systems, and data accessed or stolen.
• Corrolation of findings from various sources to establish connections, identify patterns, and build a comprehensive understanding of the incident.
• Provide a detailed and easy-to-understand report outlining our findings, including technical analysis, attribution, and recommendations for strengthening security posture.

Why is it important?

Data breaches and cybercrime are unfortunate realities. When these incidents occur, having irrefutable evidence and understanding the details of the event is crucial. Digital forensics provides:

• Legal Admissibility: Our investigations adhere to strict legal standards, ensuring that the collected evidence can be used in court proceedings if necessary.
• Incident Understanding: We uncover the who, what, when, and how of the incident, providing valuable insights into the attack vector, compromised data, and responsible parties.
• Loss Mitigation: By understanding the incident’s scope and impact, organizations can take appropriate steps to mitigate losses, recover stolen data, and prevent future occurrences.
• Reputation Management: A thorough forensic investigation can help organizations respond to incidents effectively, protecting their reputation and maintaining stakeholder trust.