The Value of Contemporaneous Notes and Why They Are a Requirement for Security Professionals

Contemporaneous notes, or notes taken as soon as practicable after an event or action takes place, are invaluable to analysts in security roles performing activities such as digital forensics and incident response. There are various situations where contemporaneous notes provide a disproportionate...

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Seth Enoka

September 30, 2019

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