Forensic analysis of a laptop or workstation:

Forensic analysis of a laptop involves the scientific collection, analysis, and presentation of digital evidence from the device in a manner that is admissible in court. This process includes creating a forensic image of the drive, preserving the original evidence, analyzing the image for user activity, deleted files, and other artifacts using specialized tools, and documenting findings to reconstruct events. The ultimate goal is to uncover information related to an investigation, such as a cyberattack or crime, while maintaining the integrity of the evidence through a strict chain of custody