Network engineering plays a crucial role in the field of digital forensics, as cybercrimes have become more sophisticated and heavily reliant on network infrastructures. Through traffic analysis tools and connection-tracking techniques, forensic specialists can trace the paths of cyberattacks and identify their sources.<br /><br />Network engineering also assists in collecting digital evidence from servers, routers, and switches, which may contain login records or data pointing to criminal activities. In addition, networking technologies are applied to analyze communication protocols and detect any tampering or unauthorized intrusions.<br /><br />The collaboration between network engineers and forensic experts builds a solid framework for combating cybercrime and ensures the integrity of digital investigations in accordance with legal standards.<br /><br />University of Al-Mustaqbal – The First University in Iraq