Investigatorsdo notneed to capture the date and time an IP address was logged, because it...

Capturing the date, time, and IP address logs is crucialfor cyber investigations and digital forensics. These details help:

Establish a timelineof suspect activity.

Identify locations and devicesused in cybercrimes.

Provide evidence for subpoenas and legal cases(e.g., tracking a suspect’s online activity).

Without accurate timestamps, investigatorscannot validatewhen a suspect accessed a system or engaged in illegal activities.

References:McAfee Institute CCII Digital Evidence Guide, Cyber Forensics Up and Running​.