Comprehensive Digital Forensics and Risk Mitigation Strategy for Modern Enterprises

Shamnad Mohamed Shaffi

Abstract: Enterprises today face increasing cybersecurity threats that necessitate robust digital forensics and risk mitigation strategies. This paper explores these challenges through an imaginary case study of Entity Proxy (EP), a global identity management and data analytics company handling vast customer data. Given the critical nature of its data assets, EP has established a dedicated digital forensics team to detect threats, manage vulnerabilities, and respond to security incidents. This study outlines EPs approach to cybersecurity, including proactive threat anticipation, forensic investigations, and compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA. Key threats such as social engineering, insider risks, phishing, and ransomware are examined, along with mitigation strategies leveraging AI and machine learning. By detailing EPs security framework, this paper highlights best practices in digital forensics, incident response, and enterprise risk management. The findings emphasize the importance of continuous monitoring, policy enforcement, and adaptive security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure business continuity in an evolving threat landscape.

Keywords: Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Risk Mitigation, Incident Response, Threat Management, Enterprise Security