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[>_] ROOM · Forensics
Cloud Forensics Fundamentals
Master the basics of cloud forensics. Learn the differences between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, acquisition challenges, and foundational investigation concepts.
Room tasks
1What Is Cloud Forensics and Why Does It Matter
2Shared Responsibility Model and Evidence Sources
3Acquiring Data from Cloud Storage Providers
4Guided Lab: Investigating a Cloud Storage Account
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cloud forensics?
Cloud forensics applies digital forensic methods to cloud environments. Investigators gather evidence from provider logs, snapshots and APIs rather than physical devices, which changes how acquisition and legal access work.
Why is evidence collection harder in the cloud?
Data is spread across shared infrastructure, can be short-lived, and sits under the provider's control. You depend on logging being enabled and on provider cooperation, so planning ahead matters.
How do IaaS, PaaS and SaaS differ for forensics?
With IaaS you can snapshot disks and memory, with PaaS you mostly get application and platform logs, and with SaaS you rely on provider audit data. This free Codelivly room explains each.