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+# Internal validation function
+Function Test-HawkInvestigationParameter {
+    <#
+    .SYNOPSIS
+        Validates investigation parameters to ensure they meet expected requirements.
+
+    .DESCRIPTION
+        This function performs internal validation of parameters used for Hawk investigations, such as StartDate, EndDate, DaysToLookBack, and FilePath. 
+        It checks for missing or invalid values and enforces rules around date ranges and file paths, ensuring investigations are configured correctly 
+        before proceeding.
+
+    .PARAMETER StartDate
+        Specifies the start date of the investigation period. This date must be provided in a valid DateTime format and cannot be more recent than EndDate.
+        When used in conjunction with EndDate, the date range must not exceed 365 days.
+
+    .PARAMETER EndDate
+        Specifies the end date of the investigation period. This date must be provided in a valid DateTime format and cannot be in the future.
+        If StartDate is provided, EndDate must also be specified.
+
+    .PARAMETER DaysToLookBack
+        Specifies the number of days to look back from the current date to gather log data. The value must be an integer between 1 and 365.
+        This parameter is typically used as an alternative to specifying a StartDate and EndDate.
+
+    .PARAMETER FilePath
+        Specifies the directory path where investigation output files will be saved. This path must be valid and accessible.
+        The parameter is required in non-interactive mode to ensure logs are written to a specified location.
+
+    .PARAMETER NonInteractive
+        A switch parameter that indicates the function is running in non-interactive mode. In this mode, required parameters must be provided upfront,
+        as user prompts are disabled. This is typically used in automated scripts or CI/CD pipelines.
+
+    .OUTPUTS
+        Returns a custom PowerShell object with two properties:
+        - IsValid: A boolean value indicating whether the parameters passed validation.
+        - ErrorMessages: An array of error messages explaining why validation failed (if applicable).
+
+    .NOTES
+        - The function converts StartDate and EndDate to UTC to ensure consistent date comparisons.
+        - If a date range exceeds 365 days or if EndDate is in the future, the function returns a validation error.
+        - DaysToLookBack must be between 1 and 365 to comply with log retention policies in Microsoft 365.
+
+    .EXAMPLE
+        Test-HawkInvestigationParameter -StartDate "2024-01-01" -EndDate "2024-03-31" -FilePath "C:\Logs" -NonInteractive
+
+        This example validates the parameters for a non-interactive Hawk investigation. The function checks that the FilePath is valid,
+        the date range is within limits, and that both StartDate and EndDate are provided.
+
+    .EXAMPLE
+        Test-HawkInvestigationParameter -DaysToLookBack 90 -FilePath "C:\Logs"
+
+        This example validates an investigation configured to look back 90 days from the current date. The function ensures that DaysToLookBack
+        is within the allowable range and that the FilePath is valid.
+
+    .EXAMPLE
+        $validationResult = Test-HawkInvestigationParameter -StartDate "2024-01-01" -EndDate "2024-02-15" -DaysToLookBack 45
+        if (-not $validationResult.IsValid) {
+            $validationResult.ErrorMessages | ForEach-Object { Write-Host $_ -ForegroundColor Red }
+        }
+
+        This example stores the validation result in a variable and outputs any error messages if the parameters failed validation.
+
+    .LINK
+        https://cloudforensicator.com/
+
+    .LINK
+        https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/
+
+    #>
+    [CmdletBinding()]
+    param (
+        [DateTime]$StartDate,
+        [DateTime]$EndDate,
+        [int]$DaysToLookBack,
+        [string]$FilePath,
+        [switch]$NonInteractive
+    )
+
+    # Store validation results
+    $isValid = $true
+    $errorMessages = @()
+
+    # If in non-interactive mode, validate required parameters
+    if ($NonInteractive) {
+        # Validate FilePath
+        if ([string]::IsNullOrEmpty($FilePath)) {
+            $isValid = $false
+            $errorMessages += "FilePath parameter is required in non-interactive mode"
+        }
+        elseif (-not (Test-Path -Path $FilePath -IsValid)) {
+            $isValid = $false
+            $errorMessages += "Invalid file path provided: $FilePath"
+        }
+
+        # Validate date parameters
+        if (-not ($StartDate -or $DaysToLookBack)) {
+            $isValid = $false
+            $errorMessages += "Either StartDate or DaysToLookBack must be specified in non-interactive mode"
+        }
+
+        if ($StartDate -and -not $EndDate) {
+            $isValid = $false
+            $errorMessages += "EndDate must be specified when using StartDate in non-interactive mode"
+        }
+    }
+
+    # Validate DaysToLookBack regardless of mode
+    if ($DaysToLookBack) {
+        if ($DaysToLookBack -lt 1 -or $DaysToLookBack -gt 365) {
+            $isValid = $false
+            $errorMessages += "DaysToLookBack must be between 1 and 365"
+        }
+    }
+
+    # Validate date range if both dates provided
+    if ($StartDate -and $EndDate) {
+        # Convert to UTC for consistent comparison
+        $utcStartDate = $StartDate.ToUniversalTime()
+        $utcEndDate = $EndDate.ToUniversalTime()
+        $currentDate = (Get-Date).ToUniversalTime()
+
+        if ($utcStartDate -gt $utcEndDate) {
+            $isValid = $false
+            $errorMessages += "StartDate must be before EndDate"
+        }
+
+        if ($utcEndDate -gt $currentDate) {
+            $isValid = $false
+            $errorMessages += "EndDate cannot be in the future"
+        }
+
+        $daysDifference = ($utcEndDate - $utcStartDate).Days
+        if ($daysDifference -gt 365) {
+            $isValid = $false
+            $errorMessages += "Date range cannot exceed 365 days"
+        }
+    }
+
+    # Return validation results
+    [PSCustomObject]@{
+        IsValid = $isValid
+        ErrorMessages = $errorMessages
+    }
+}