Forensic Investigations in Cloud Computing

2018 ◽  
pp. 1356-1365
Author(s):  
Diane Barrett
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Final Section ◽  
Forensic Investigation ◽  
Digital Forensic ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Computing Environments ◽  
Forensic Investigations ◽  
Acquisition Processes

Cloud computing environments adds an inherent layer of complication to a digital forensic investigation. The content of this article explores current forensic acquisition processes, why current processes need to be modified for cloud investigations, and how new methods can help in an investigation. A section will be included that provides recommendations for more accurate evidence acquisition in investigations. A final section will include recommendations for additional areas of research in the area of investigating cloud computing environments and acquiring cloud computing based evidence.

Forensic Investigations in Cloud Computing

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Diane Barrett
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Final Section ◽  
Forensic Investigation ◽  
Digital Forensic ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Computing Environments ◽  
Forensic Investigations ◽  
Acquisition Processes

Cloud computing environments add an inherent layer of complication to a digital forensic investigation. The content of this chapter explores current forensic acquisition processes, why current processes need to be modified for cloud investigations, and how new methods can help in an investigation. A section will be included that provides recommendations for more accurate evidence acquisition in investigations. A final section will include recommendations for additional areas of research in the area of investigating cloud computing environments and acquiring cloud computing-based evidence.

Forensic Acquisition Methods for Cloud Computing Environments

2021 ◽  
pp. 462-472
Author(s):  
Diane Barrett
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Final Section ◽  
Forensic Investigation ◽  
Digital Forensic ◽  
Chain Of Custody ◽  
Computing Environments ◽  
Acquisition Processes

Cloud computing environments add an inherent layer of complication to a digital forensic investigation. The content of this article explores current forensic acquisition processes, how current processes need to be modified for cloud investigations, and what new acquisition methods can help when it is necessary to garner evidence from a cloud computing-based environment. A section will be included that provides a recommendation on how to acquire evidence from cloud-based environments while maintaining chain of custody. A final section will include recommendations for additional areas of research in the area of investigating cloud computing environments and acquiring cloud computing-based evidence.

Challenges to Digital Forensic Evidence in the Cloud

2013 ◽  
pp. 59-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Forensic Evidence ◽  
Digital Forensic ◽  
Computing Environments

Digital forensic evidence is subject to a variety of challenges, and these challenges apply in the Cloud as anywhere else. This chapter is an overview of these issues specifically oriented toward the Cloud Computing environments of today.

Digital Forensic Investigation and Cloud Computing

2013 ◽  
pp. 1-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua I. James ◽  
Ahmed F. Shosha ◽  
Pavel Gladyshev
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Digital Forensic ◽  
Security Challenges ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Cloud Environments ◽  
Forensic Investigations ◽  
Digital Forensic Investigations ◽  
High Level ◽  
Investigation Process

This chapter aims to be a high-level introduction into the fundamental concepts of both digital forensic investigations and cloud computing for non-experts in one or both areas. Once fundamental concepts are established, this work begins to examine cloud computing security-related questions, specifically how past security challenges are inherited or solved by cloud computing models, as well as new security challenges that are unique to cloud environments. Next, an analysis is given of the challenges and opportunities cloud computing brings to digital forensic investigations. Finally, the Integrated Digital Investigation Process model is used as a guide to illustrate considerations and challenges during an investigation involving cloud environments.

Digital Forensic Investigation and Cloud Computing

2015 ◽  
pp. 1231-1271
Author(s):  
Joshua I. James ◽  
Ahmed F. Shosha ◽  
Pavel Gladyshev
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Digital Forensic ◽  
Security Challenges ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Cloud Environments ◽  
Forensic Investigations ◽  
Digital Forensic Investigations ◽  
High Level ◽  
Investigation Process

This chapter aims to be a high-level introduction into the fundamental concepts of both digital forensic investigations and cloud computing for non-experts in one or both areas. Once fundamental concepts are established, this work begins to examine cloud computing security-related questions, specifically how past security challenges are inherited or solved by cloud computing models, as well as new security challenges that are unique to cloud environments. Next, an analysis is given of the challenges and opportunities cloud computing brings to digital forensic investigations. Finally, the Integrated Digital Investigation Process model is used as a guide to illustrate considerations and challenges during an investigation involving cloud environments.

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