Cloud computing has gained significant momentum over the last two-to-three years. It provides an attractive solution to outsource data storage and processing, allowing businesses and organizations to concentrate on their core strengths. However, cloud computing provides a dilemma for digital forensics investigations. Such investigations require direct access to computing devices, storage, and other potential sources of digital evidence, which are not readily available in cloud environments. This paper describes the results of a survey that was completed by digital forensic experts and practitioners to highlight the "key fundamental issues of cloud forensics."
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