In the complex landscape of cyber incident response, remote access forensic investigation for incident response has become a foundational competency for security professionals. As organizations expand remote work capabilities and integrate diverse access technologies, understanding and scrutinizing remote access activity is essential not only for identifying unauthorized entry but also for uncovering the tactics and methods leveraged by threat actors. This excerpt explores the critical role of remote access investigations, detailing the investigative process from identifying relevant artifacts to interpreting log sources and applying forensic methodologies, ensuring that incident responders are equipped to address remote access compromise and safeguard organizational integrity.