David, a certified digital first responder, arrives at the scene of a reported security breach...

David, a certified digital first responder, arrives at the scene of a reported security breach in the HR department of a corporate office. The breach involves multiple digital endpoints, including desktop systems and mobile devices. Upon entering the scene, David observes that one desktop computer is still powered ON and logged in, showing a sensitive financial dashboard on the screen. Realizing the importance of preserving this evidence, David refrains from interacting directly with the keyboard or running applications. Instead, he takes high-resolution photographs of the screen to capture the current session details, including open applications and time-sensitive data. To avoid altering the system state, David gently moves the mouse without clicking, just enough to dismiss a screen saver without triggering any on-screen changes. He records the system’s behavior, notes any visible alerts or programs running, and tags all connected cables and peripheral ports for proper documentation. What step in the evidence handling process is David demonstrating?