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performing-disk-forensics-investigation
Conducts disk forensics investigations using forensic imaging, file system analysis, artifact recovery, and timeline reconstruction to support incident response cases. Utilizes tools such as FTK Imager, Autopsy, and The Sleuth Kit for evidence acquisition, deleted file recovery, and artifact examination. Activates for requests involving disk forensics, hard drive analysis, forensic imaging, file recovery, evidence acquisition, or digital forensic investigation.
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- cybersecurity Repository topic
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- golang Repository topic
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- disk-forensics Declared skill tag
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# Performing Disk Forensics Investigation
## When to Use
- A security incident requires forensic analysis of a system's persistent storage
- Evidence preservation is needed for potential legal proceedings or HR investigations
- Deleted files, browser history, or application artifacts must be recovered
- A timeline of user or adversary activity must be reconstructed from file system metadata
- Malware persistence mechanisms stored on disk need identification and documentation
**Do not use** for volatile evidence (running processes, network connections); use memory forensics with Volatility instead.
## Detection Gaps & Validation
