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CLOUD FORENSICS

Veritas Volume: 2, Issue: 2, Pages:116-117
Ms. Angela P Johny

Cloud Computing: It is the technology that provides a variety of on-de-
mand computing services to users over the Internet. These services in-

clude applications, databases, servers, networks, and more.

Cloud forensics refers to investigations that focus primarily on crimes

that occur in the cloud. This could include data breaches and identity

theft. With cloud forensics in place, owners are protected, and evidence

is better protected. When illegal or criminal activity occurs using the
cloud as a medium, cloud forensics professionals use their skills and

knowledge to identify the responsible individuals or groups. Cloud fo-

rensics involves cloud users, both victims and perpetrators. For exam-

ple, companies using cloud servers can become victims of data breaches

and denial-of-service incidents. Criminals themselves can also use the

cloud to launch attacks.

Like other subfields of forensics, cloud forensic scientists must follow

strict regulations in order for their work to be admissible in court. This

may include obtaining court orders to search cloud servers, verifying

that evidence has not been tampered with, and taking other necessary.

Digital forensics is a branch of forensics that uses electronic devices and

data to uncover crimes, trace criminal paths, and analyse and protect
evidence for use by law enforcement and prosecutors.

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