12 Flashcards
What is cloud forensics?
Cloud forensics is the application of digital forensics techniques to investigate crimes that involve cloud computing.
What are the challenges of cloud forensics?
Challenges include data privacy, data ownership, multi-tenancy, and lack of physical access to the infrastructure.
True or False: Cloud forensics only deals with investigating crimes in public clouds.
False
What is multi-tenancy in cloud computing?
Multi-tenancy refers to multiple users sharing the same resources on the cloud infrastructure.
What is data sovereignty in the context of cloud forensics?
Data sovereignty refers to the legal concept that data is subject to the laws of the country in which it is located.
What is the difference between traditional forensics and cloud forensics?
Traditional forensics deals with physical devices while cloud forensics deals with virtual environments and remote servers.
What is a key challenge in cloud forensics related to data storage?
The challenge of data storage in cloud forensics is data segregation and isolation.
What is an important aspect of evidence preservation in cloud forensics?
Chain of custody is an important aspect of evidence preservation in cloud forensics.
What is the role of service level agreements (SLAs) in cloud forensics?
SLAs define the terms under which a cloud service provider operates, including data retention and availability.
What is the significance of cloud service providers in cloud forensics investigations?
Cloud service providers play a crucial role in providing evidence and data for investigations in cloud forensics.
What are some common tools used in cloud forensics?
Common tools include FTK Imager, EnCase Forensic, and Volatility Framework.
What is the purpose of memory forensics in cloud investigations?
Memory forensics is used to analyze volatile data in memory to gather evidence in cloud investigations.
What is the cloud forensics process?
The cloud forensics process involves identification, preservation, collection, examination, analysis, and reporting of digital evidence.
What is the importance of compliance in cloud forensics?
Compliance ensures that investigations adhere to legal and regulatory requirements in cloud forensics.
What is the role of encryption in cloud forensics?
Encryption can hinder investigations by making data unreadable without the encryption key in cloud forensics.
What is the significance of metadata in cloud forensics?
Metadata provides valuable information about files and activities that can aid in investigations in cloud forensics.
What is the cloud forensics lifecycle?
The cloud forensics lifecycle consists of four phases: detection, analysis, recovery, and prevention.
What is the importance of documentation in cloud forensics?
Documentation is crucial for maintaining a detailed record of the investigation process in cloud forensics.
What is the role of incident response in cloud forensics?
Incident response involves reacting to security incidents in a timely manner to minimize damage in cloud forensics.
What are some legal considerations in cloud forensics?
Legal considerations include data privacy laws, jurisdictional issues, and obtaining proper authorization for investigations in cloud forensics.
What is the importance of forensic readiness in cloud forensics?
Forensic readiness involves preparing an organization to respond effectively to incidents and investigations in cloud forensics.
What is the role of network forensics in cloud investigations?
Network forensics is used to analyze network traffic and communication patterns to gather evidence in cloud investigations.
What is the cloud incident response process?
The cloud incident response process involves preparation, detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.
What is the importance of continuous monitoring in cloud forensics?
Continuous monitoring helps detect and respond to security incidents in real-time in cloud forensics.
What are some best practices for evidence handling in cloud forensics?
Best practices include documenting the chain of custody, ensuring data integrity, and securely storing evidence in cloud forensics.
