Episode 38 — Prepare investigation foundations: evidence handling, tooling access, and documentation
This episode focuses on the investigation foundations that make your conclusions defensible, because GSOM often tests whether you preserve evidence, maintain integrity, and document decisions in a way that survives scrutiny after the incident. You will define evidence handling in SOC terms, including preserving original artifacts, tracking chain-of-custody where needed, and avoiding actions that overwrite or delete volatile data before it is captured. We will connect tooling access to readiness by discussing the practical necessity of pre-approved permissions, break-glass accounts, and reliable data retrieval methods so investigators can collect logs, endpoint data, and cloud audit trails without delay. Troubleshooting scenarios include missing time synchronization, inconsistent log retention, limited access that forces risky workarounds, and documentation that is too vague to support a timeline, with best practices for consistent case notes, decision rationale, and repeatable evidence capture routines. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
