Mastering Windows Network Forensics and Investigation, 2nd Edition

The Bottom Line

Gather important information from the victim of a network incident. It is important to properly vet any report of an incident to ensure that the appropriate people and resources are utilized to address every report. As the number of reported incidents continues to rise, this requirement becomes more and more important to ensure the most efficient utilization of limited agency resources.

We outlined various questions and considerations that any investigator responding to an incident should keep in mind when first interviewing the members of the victim organization. The steps you take at this stage can set the tone for the rest of your investigation and are vital to a rapid and effective response.

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