Digital forensics

About: Digital forensics is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 4270 publications have been published within this topic receiving 49676 citations. The topic is also known as: digital forensic science & Digital forensics.

Face Matching and Retrieval in Forensics Applications

Abstract: This article surveys forensic face-recognition approaches and the challenges they face in improving matching and retrieval results as well as processing low-quality images.

Computer forensics education

Abstract: The application of science and education to computer-related crime forensics is still largely limited to law enforcement organizations. Building a suitable workforce development program could support the rapidly growing field of computer and network forensics.

Android Forensics: Investigation, Analysis and Mobile Security for Google Android

Abstract: The open source nature of the platform has not only established a new direction for the industry, but enables a developer or forensic analyst to understand the device at the most fundamental level. Android Forensics covers an open source mobile device platform based on the Linux 2.6 kernel and managed by the Open Handset Alliance. The Android platform is a major source of digital forensic investigation and analysis. This book provides a thorough review of the Android platform including supported hardware devices, the structure of the Android development project and implementation of core services (wireless communication, data storage and other low-level functions). Finally, it will focus on teaching readers how to apply actual forensic techniques to recover data. Named a 2011 Best Digital Forensics Book by InfoSec Reviews Ability to forensically acquire Android devices using the techniques outlined in the book Detailed information about Android applications needed for forensics investigations Important information about SQLite, a file based structured data storage relevant for both Android and many other platforms. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Android and Mobile Forensics Chapter 2. Android Hardware Platforms Chapter 3. Android Software Development Kit and Android Debug Bridge Chapter 4. Android File Systems and Data Structures Chapter 5. Android Device, Data and App Security Chapter 6. Android Forensic Techniques Chapter 7. Android Application and Forensic Analysis

Digital forensic research: current state of the art

Abstract: Digital forensics is the process of employing scientific principles and processes to analyze electronically stored information and determine the sequence of events which led to a particular incident. In this digital age, it is important for researchers to become aware of the recent developments in this dynamic field and understand scope for the future. The past decade has witnessed significant technological advancements to aid during a digital investigation. Many methodologies, tools and techniques have found their way into the field designed on forensic principles. Digital forensics has also witnessed many innovative approaches that have been explored to acquire and analyze digital evidence from diverse sources. In this paper, we review the research literature since 2000 and categorize developments in the field into four major categories. In recent years the exponential growth of technological has also brought with it some serious challenges for digital forensic research which is elucidated. Within each category, research is sub-classified into conceptual and practical advancements. We highlight the observations made by previous researchers and summarize the research directions for the future.