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Why is it important to maintain chain of custody in network forensics investigations?

hard🧠 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Cybersecurity - Digital Forensics
Why is it important to maintain chain of custody in network forensics investigations?
ATo speed up network traffic analysis
BTo ensure evidence integrity and admissibility in court
CTo increase network bandwidth
DTo prevent network outages
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Define chain of custody

    Chain of custody is the documented process that tracks evidence handling to prevent tampering.

  2. Step 2: Understand its importance

    Maintaining chain of custody ensures evidence is reliable and can be used legally in court.

  3. Final Answer:

    To ensure evidence integrity and admissibility in court -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Chain of custody = Evidence integrity [OK]
Quick Trick: Chain of custody protects evidence for legal use [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing with network speed
  • Thinking it prevents outages
  • Assuming it speeds analysis

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