Volatile data: Information stored in memory that is lost when the computer is turned off or loses power. Volatile data includes information in a system’s RAM and cache, which is crucial for forensic investigations as it contains temporary files and may hold evidence about running processes and system state.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D2: Asset Security | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D4: Incident Response and Recovery
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