Forensics & Investigation

This guide provides comprehensive procedures for collecting evidence and conducting forensic investigations in Model Context Protocol (MCP) environments. Proper forensic procedures are essential for understanding security incidents and supporting legal or compliance requirements.

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MCP-Specific Forensic Challenges

AI Agent Forensics

  • Agent Decision Analysis - Understanding AI agent decision-making processes
  • Prompt History Investigation - Analyzing prompt injection and manipulation attempts
  • Agent Behavior Timeline - Reconstructing agent activities and decisions
  • Financial Transaction Forensics - Investigating AI agent financial activities

MCP Server Evidence

  • API Call Forensics - Analyzing MCP server API interactions
  • Configuration History - Tracking security configuration changes
  • Integration Forensics - Investigating third-party integration security
  • Container Forensics - Analyzing containerized MCP server environments

Evidence Collection Procedures

Digital Evidence Collection

  • Log Collection - Systematic collection of security logs and audit trails
  • Configuration Snapshots - Preserving security configuration states
  • Network Traffic Analysis - Capturing and analyzing network communications
  • System State Preservation - Maintaining system integrity during investigation

Chain of Custody

  • Evidence Handling - Proper procedures for handling digital evidence
  • Documentation Requirements - Comprehensive documentation of evidence collection
  • Legal Considerations - Ensuring evidence is admissible in legal proceedings
  • Retention Policies - Appropriate retention of forensic evidence

Investigation Methodologies

This section will provide detailed investigation methodologies specific to MCP environments, including forensic analysis techniques and evidence interpretation.

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  • Investigation Techniques - Effective approaches for MCP forensic investigations
  • Evidence Collection Tools - Useful tools for collecting MCP-specific evidence
  • Case Studies - Anonymized examples of successful investigations
  • Best Practices - Proven approaches for forensic investigations

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