Forensics and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Cloud forensics and RCA are critical components of incident response in cloud environments. This section explores: 

• Unique challenges in cloud forensics 

• Current state and desired improvements 

• Importance of automated data collection 

• Complexities of RCA in distributed cloud systems 

• Strategies for effective cloud-based RCA 

• Bridging the gap between code and cloud environments 

Key points: 

• Cloud forensics faces challenges like ephemeral resources and limited access 

• RCA in cloud requires understanding complex, distributed systems 

• Automated tools and AI can enhance forensic capabilities 

• Effective RCA provides actionable insights for future prevention 

• Code-to-cloud tracing is crucial for comprehensive analysis  

This section aims to equip teams with knowledge to conduct thorough investigations and root cause analysis in dynamic cloud environments.