This pattern deploys a set of processes that use AWS Lambda functions to provide the following:
A way to initiate the incident-response process with minimum knowledge
Automated, repeatable processes that are aligned with the AWS Security Incident Response Guide
Separation of accounts to operate the automation steps, store artifacts, and create forensic environments
The Automated Incident Response and Forensics framework follows a standard digital forensic process consisting of the following phases:
Containment
Acquisition
Examination
Analysis
You can perform investigations on static data (for example, acquired memory or disk images) and on dynamic data that is live but on separated systems.
For more details, see the Additional information section.