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Hemang Doshi
Hemang Doshi
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Hemang Doshi

Hemang Doshi has more than 15 years of experience in the field of system audit, IT risk and compliance, internal audit, risk management, information security audit, third-party risk management, and operational risk management. He has authored several books for certification such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, DISA, and enterprise risk management.
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Evidence Collection and Forensics

Digital evidence can be used in legal proceedings provided it has been preserved in its original state. Evidence loses its integrity if the chain of custody is not maintained. The chain of custody refers to the process of identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting evidence in such a manner that it demonstrates the reliability and integrity of the evidence.

Chain of Custody

The following are some of the major considerations when demonstrating the chain of custody:

Identify

This refers to the practice of the identification of evidence. This process should not impact the evidence’s integrity. Evidence should not be altered or modified in any way.

Preserve

This refers to the process of preserving evidence, such as the imaging of original media. This process should be followed in the presence of an independent third party. The process of preserving evidence should be documented for further reference.

Analyze

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CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide - Second Edition
Published in: Jun 2023Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781803248158

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Hemang Doshi

Hemang Doshi has more than 15 years of experience in the field of system audit, IT risk and compliance, internal audit, risk management, information security audit, third-party risk management, and operational risk management. He has authored several books for certification such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, DISA, and enterprise risk management.
Read more about Hemang Doshi