oss-forensics

To investigate an open-source supply chain compromise, you need structured multi-source evidence collection and forensic reporting. This process coordinates hypothesis formation and cross-source validation to determine repository compromise and guide remediation.

Yes, evidence from force-pushed commits and deleted GitHub issues can be recovered by querying the GitHub REST API, GH Archive, and Wayback Machine. Cross-linking these sources validates the timeline of repository modifications.

The best way to enrich Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) during a security investigation is using parallel sub-agents for multi-source data collection. This validates IOCs across local git data, archives, and logs into a defensible registry.

Supply chain forensics works directly with local git data and GitHub REST API logs to validate hypotheses. It cross-references local repository states with remote APIs and archives to ensure evidence integrity across all sources.

Structure a forensic report for supply chain disclosure by including an executive summary, validated timeline, IOC registry, and remediation guidance. This evidence-backed format ensures findings are defensible and actionable for stakeholders.

You should not use an automated forensic framework when you lack access to necessary multi-source logs or archives. Without local git data, GitHub APIs, or historical snapshots, evidence validation and accurate hypothesis formation become impossible.