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     Digital forensics or digital forensic science is a branch of forensic science focused on the recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices and cybercrimes.  Rapid technological development has given rise to cybercrimes. More often than not, criminals use technology in planning and committing other kinds of crime. Computers, smartphones, flash drives, and cloud data storage are among many types of devices that keep digital evidence.  The main application of forensics is the analysis and investigation of events that include computer information as an object of an attack, a computer as a tool of committing a crime, and collecting, storing, and protecting any digital evidence. Digital forensics investigations commonly consist of four stages: Seizure : Prior to actual examination digital media is seized. In criminal cases, this will be performed by law enforcement personnel to preserve the chain of custody. Acquisition : Once exhibits are seize...

   What is Cyber-Security? Cyber security or information technology security are the techniques of protecting computers, networks, programs and data from unauthorized access or attacks. A successful cyber security approach has multiple layers of protection spread across the computers, networks, programs, or data that one intends to keep safe. In an organization, the people, processes, and technology must all complement one another to create an effective defense from cyber attacks. Elements of Cyber-Security Ensuring cybersecurity requires the coordination of efforts throughout an information system, which includes: Network security includes activities to protect the usability, reliability, integrity and safety of the network. Effective network security targets a variety of threats and stops them from entering or spreading on the network. Application security  focuses on keeping software and devices free of threats. A compromised application c...