Over the years, several models for selling software have emerged, including Software as a Service (SaaS)—where a provider licenses software to customers as a “service on demand” through a subscription model, often delivered via a “Cloud” architecture.

• What difficulties might an investigator run into when attempting to collect forensics evidence where Software as a Service (SaaS) was utilized?
• Additionally, describe the “Cloud” and what problems it may pose to the forensic investigator.

In preparing your response, include at least one source fromprofessional or academic literature—such as articles from peer-reviewed journals and relevant textbooks.