Solid State Drives (SSDs)

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SSDs bring speed and complexity to forensics. In this final lecture, you’ll understand how SSDs differ from HDDs, how TRIM and garbage collection impact recovery, and how modern forensic tools approach volatile NAND memory.

Key topics:

  • NAND flash structure and access

  • TRIM command and evidence loss risks

  • SSD wear leveling and overprovisioning

  • Forensic acquisition best practices for SSDs