Placing the Suspect Behind the Keyboard: DFIR Investigative Mindset Uncover Digital Footprints: Analyze network logs, browser history, and social media activity to identify the suspect's online presence. Identify Suspicious Patterns: Examine timestamps, IP addresses, and file modifications to detect anomalies that may indicate malicious activity. Extract Digital Evidence: Secure and preserve digital artifacts, such as emails, documents, and chat logs, for further analysis. Analyze Suspect's Mindset: Understand the suspect's motivations, tactics, and technical capabilities to anticipate their next moves. Develop a Comprehensive Timeline: Reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to and during the incident to establish a clear understanding of the suspect's actions.