What Is Chain of Custody?
A documented record tracking who collected, accessed, and handled a piece of digital evidence, preserving its integrity for potential legal use.
Chain of Custody across 3 exams
Chain of Custody appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:
- CySA+
- A documented record tracking who collected, accessed, and handled a piece of digital evidence, preserving its integrity for potential legal use.
- CISM
- The documented chronological record of evidence handling that preserves its integrity and admissibility during an investigation.
- NHA Phlebotomy (CPT)
- A documented, unbroken record tracking the handling, transfer, and control of a specimen from collection through analysis, used for legally sensitive samples such as forensic or drug-screen collections. It ensures specimen integrity and admissibility.