Problem Statement
What are some challenges of performing digital forensics in cloud environments, and how can they be addressed?
Explanation
Cloud forensics introduces unique challenges unlike traditional on-prem data centres: shared infrastructure means access to physical hardware may be limited; data may be replicated across multiple regions; timestamps and log aggregation may vary; isolation of a single customer’s data can be difficult. Researchers highlight that these issues make attribution, collection and chain of custody harder. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} To address them, companies should build cloud-specific incident response plans that include provider cooperation, use of cloud-native audit logs, maintaining snapshots, and ensuring service provider contracts allow forensic access.
