RS.AN-07 focuses on collecting and preserving incident data and metadata—such as source and timestamps—using chain-of-custody procedures to ensure integrity. This comprehensive gathering supports forensic analysis and compliance, protecting evidence from alteration. It ensures data remains a trustworthy resource for investigation.

This subcategory aligns with risk and legal requirements, safeguarding critical information for root cause analysis and reporting. It enhances response accuracy by maintaining a pristine data set for review. RS.AN-07 underpins robust incident analysis and recovery.