An incident handler needs to preserve evidence for possible litigation. Which of the following will the incident handler most likely do to preserve the evidence?

While encrypting files can protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, it does not preserve the original evidence in its unaltered state. Encryption alters the way data is stored and accessed, which could complicate forensic analysis and undermine the integrity of the evidence.

Notifying a cyber insurance company can be part of a broader response strategy, but it does not directly preserve evidence for litigation. This action may be necessary for coverage purposes, but it does not contribute to maintaining the integrity of the digital evidence itself.

While informing law enforcement is a critical step in the incident response process, it does not inherently preserve evidence. Law enforcement may then take their own steps to collect and analyze evidence, but the initial responsibility for preservation falls on the incident handler, particularly in the early stages of an investigation.