Validation and Quality Assurance

Ensure collection quality through validation:

Validation Steps:

Verify hash values match
Confirm image mounts properly
Spot-check known files
Document any anomalies
Create redundant copies
Test restoration procedures

Digital evidence collection and preservation require meticulous attention to detail, proper tools, and adherence to established procedures. By following the principles and practices outlined in this chapter, investigators can ensure evidence integrity while building a strong foundation for subsequent analysis. The next chapter will delve into memory and live system forensics, exploring advanced techniques for extracting evidence from volatile sources.## Memory and Live System Forensics

Memory forensics has revolutionized digital investigations by providing visibility into runtime system state, active malware, and evidence that exists nowhere else. This chapter explores the techniques, tools, and methodologies for conducting memory forensics and live system analysis. From capturing volatile memory to extracting critical artifacts, we'll cover the skills needed to uncover evidence that traditional disk forensics might miss.