Digital forensics is a technical and legal field that comes with its own specialized terminology. In this post, we explain some of the basic terms you’ll frequently encounter in digital forensics. These terms will be especially helpful for those new to the field:
- Hash Value: A unique digital fingerprint of data, used to verify data integrity.
- Imaging: The process of creating an exact copy of a device or its parts.
- Write Blocker: A tool used to prevent accidental alteration of data during examination.
- Chain of Custody: The legal process that tracks the handling of digital evidence from collection to court.
