TechnologyAugust 11, 2026
ediscovery
ee-di-KUV-uh-ree
Definition
The process of identifying, collecting, and producing electronically stored information in response to a request for production in a lawsuit or investigation.
Etymology
A modern compound term formed by combining 'electronic' and 'discovery,' the latter of which comes from the Old French 'descouvrir,' meaning to reveal or uncover.
In the news
In the context of cybersecurity and software patching, eDiscovery tools are often high-value targets because they store sensitive legal and corporate data that attackers want to intercept.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
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