root@forensics:~$ open_glossary_term
EVIDENCE PRESERVATION
Evidence preservation means protecting digital evidence from alteration, deletion, overwriting, or loss before analysis begins.
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Evidence Preservation
Evidence preservation means protecting digital evidence from alteration, deletion, overwriting, or loss before analysis begins.
Preservation is often the first and most important step when data may be used in litigation, internal investigations, insurance matters, or business disputes.
Disconnect from unnecessary use, document current condition, and avoid repair attempts before a forensic plan is chosen.
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