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Definitions

Investigation is

“ [t]he phase of the systems development life cycle in which the problem or need is identified and a decision is made on whether to proceed with a full-scale study.[1] ”
“ [a] systematic and formal inquiry into a qualified threat or incident using digital forensics and perhaps other traditional criminal inquiry techniques to determine the events that transpired and to collect evidence.[2] ”

References

  1. ↑ Auditing and Financial Management: Glossary of EDP Terminology, at 10.
  2. ↑ NICCS, Explore Terms: A Glossary of Common Cybersecurity Terminology (full-text).