Assignment Tasks:

$1.$ Case Introduction:

You are a digital forensics investigator hired by XYZ Corporation, a leading tech company specializing in

software development and data analytics. XYZ Corp has recently experienced a significant cybersecurity

breach, resulting in the theft of sensitive customer data and intellectual property. The company suspects

that an insider may be involved, but external threats cannot be ruled out.

$2.$ Evidence Collection:

Identify and list the digital devices and storage media that may contain relevant evidence. Develop a plan

for collecting and preserving the evidence to maintain its integrity.

$3.$ Forensic Analysis:

Use appropriate digital forensics tools and techniques to analyse the collected evidence. Identify and

document any suspicious files, network activity, or other digital artifacts. Determine the timeline of events

and any potential vulnerabilities exploited.

$4.$ Documentation:

Create a detailed report of your findings, including but not limited to:

$$ Chain of custody for evidence

$$ Description of the tools and methods used

$$ Analysis of digital artifacts

$$ Conclusion regarding the incident

$$ Recommendations for further actions

$5.$ Legal Implications:

Discuss the legal and ethical considerations related to digital forensics investigations. Explain how your

findings may be used in court and the importance of maintaining the chain of custody.

$6.$ Reflection:

Reflect on the challenges and ethical dilemmas you encountered during the investigation.

Discuss what you learned from this assignment and how it relates to real$-$world digital forensics practices.