A forensic tool is specialized software or hardware used by cybersecurity professionals to extract, preserve, analyze, and document digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, or networks. These tools help investigators recover deleted files, analyze system logs, trace user activities, and uncover malicious activities. Forensic tools ensure that evidence is collected in a legally admissible manner, maintaining data integrity and chain of custody. Common examples include disk imaging software, memory analyzers, and network traffic analyzers. By using forensic tools, organizations can investigate security incidents, support legal proceedings, and improve their overall cybersecurity posture.