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How We Handle Evidence
Hash it, track it, protect it: the chain-of-custody habits every Forensyra member follows from day one.
ForensyraOct 10, 20261 min read
Before any analysis begins, the Evidence Custodian records what we have and proves it has not changed.
Our basic rules
- Hash everything. Every evidence file is hashed (SHA-256) and the value is recorded.
- Work on copies. Original evidence is read-only; analysis happens on working copies.
- Log every action. Who accessed what, when, and why — the chain of custody stays unbroken.
- Verify at the end. Re-hash to confirm nothing was altered during analysis.
These habits are the difference between an interesting story and a defensible finding.
Cite this work
Forensyra (2026). "How We Handle Evidence". FORENSYRA.
https://www.forensyra.in/writeups/how-we-handle-evidence