Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation

Abstract

Digital forensics, a vital facet of forensic science, focuses on utilizing digital information from computers as evidence in investigations and legal proceedings. Initially government-centric, it has now permeated the commercial sector. This paper concisely overviews the digital forensics process and associated models. It highlights the growing importance of the “Digital Forensic Investigation Model,” an active research area aiming to enhance field procedures. The paper concludes by addressing challenges and outlining the future scope of digital forensics. In computer forensics, a swiftly evolving discipline, the debate centres on effectiveness, static versus dynamic analysis, and the legal ramifications within the dynamic cyberspace domain. This paper navigates these issues, borrowing principles from the physical world to tackle unique challenges in the digital realm.