The Future of Digital Forensics: Challenges and the Road Ahead

2017126 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Luca Caviglione · National Research Council

Steffen Wendzel · University of Applied Sciences Worms

Wojciech Mazurczyk · Warsaw University of Technology

Abstract

Today's huge volumes of data, heterogeneous information and communication technologies, and borderless cyberinfrastructures create new challenges for security experts and law enforcement agencies investigating cybercrimes. The future of digital forensics is explored, with an emphasis on these challenges and the advancements needed to effectively protect modern societies and pursue cybercriminals.

Topics & Keywords

Digital and Cyber Forensics Advanced Malware Detection Techniques Digital Media Forensic Detection

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalitiesPeace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: IEEE Security & Privacy

Volume 15, Issue 6, pp. 12-17

DOI: 10.1109/msp.2017.4251117

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