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chain of custody

Definition(s):

  A process that tracks the movement of evidence through its collection, safeguarding, and analysis lifecycle by documenting each person who handled the evidence, the date/time it was collected or transferred, and the purpose for the transfer.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from NIST SP 800-72
NIST SP 800-72 under Chain of Custody

  A process that tracks the movement of evidence through its collection, safeguarding, and analysis lifecycle by documenting each person who handled the evidence, the date/time it was collected or transferred, and the purpose for any transfers.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-101 Rev. 1 under Chain of Custody