Digital forensics is the practice of collecting, analyzing, and preserving electronic data in a manner that is admissible in a court of law. It involves the use of various techniques and tools to investigate digital devices and networks, including computers, smartphones, servers, and other digital storage media.

Digital forensics is commonly used in criminal investigations, civil litigation, and corporate investigations. It can be used to investigate cybercrime, fraud, intellectual property theft, employee misconduct, and other types of digital misconduct.

The digital forensic process typically involves several stages, including identification, preservation, collection, analysis, and reporting of digital evidence. This process may include the use of specialized software and hardware tools to extract and analyze data, such as deleted files, internet browsing history, and communication logs.