# Cloud Forensic Acquisition

> Master cloud forensic acquisition. Learn to capture live memory, create immutable disk snapshots, and maintain the chain of custody in cloud environments.

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Last updated: 2026-09-27

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| Level | Advanced |
| Category | Cloud Security |
| Lessons | 3 |
| Estimated time | 30 min |
| XP | 100 |

This advanced module explores the complex discipline of digital forensics in cloud environments. You will learn how to perform forensically sound data acquisition without altering the original state of cloud resources. The curriculum covers live memory capture techniques, creating immutable EBS/disk snapshots, preserving critical metadata, and securely storing evidence to maintain a strict chain of custody. You will also navigate the limitations of the shared responsibility model and learn to leverage cloud-native tools like AWS Systems Manager for remote, agentless evidence collection.

## Lessons

1. What Is Cloud Forensic Acquisition and Why Does It Matter (30 min)
2. Snapshotting Instances & Preserving Volatile Cloud Evidence (30 min)
3. Guided Lab: Acquiring Forensic Evidence from a Compromised Instance (30 min)

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