Forensics: Desired state and benefits

An ideal forensic investigation process in cloud environments should be: 

1. Comprehensive: Capable of collecting data across all relevant cloud services and resources. 

2. Rapid: Able to quickly gather and analyze large volumes of data. 

3. Non-disruptive: Minimizing impact on ongoing operations during the investigation. 

4. Scalable: Adapting to the dynamic nature of cloud environments. 

5. Compliant: Adhering to legal and regulatory requirements for data handling. 

Improved forensic capabilities benefit security teams by: 

• Enhancing incident response effectiveness 

• Enabling more accurate threat attribution 

• Supporting compliance and legal requirements 

• Providing valuable insights for security posture improvement