With our increasing digital world, the field of digital forensics is evolving at an unprecedented pace. New issues and emerging trends are emerging on a daily basis, requiring investigators to up-skill and continue adapting on a continuous basis. These trends emphasize the need for professional development through regular training and acquiring relevant certifications in order to lead and catch up. This blog aims to discover and demystify the 6 biggest new digital forensics trends, provide hands-on advice on how to conquer them, and outline how continuous learning and accreditation can keep examiners ahead of the curve in this ever-evolving industry.
With our fast-digitalizing world, the field of digital forensics is evolving quicker than ever. New trends and challenges keep surfacing, forcing investigators to acquire new skillsets and adapt daily. They stress the absolute necessity of law enforcement and intelligence in being updated on a constant basis with the emergence of new technology and solutions.
Digital forensics is revolutionized by some significant trends, including:
- Mobile Forensics
Mobiles are everywhere, and they contain so much information. Mobile forensics, therefore, is a potent force that cannot be taken lightly by investigators. Leading companies like Cellebrite provide specialized tools and services for mobile data and evidence recovery and analysis. Some of the largest criminal cases determination in the world today have relied on mobile evidence and data to reach their verdicts. Refine your skills and keep yourself up to date with these technologies and learn about the various operating systems and their security controls.
- Cloud Forensics
As more data is moved to the cloud, investigators must understand how to access and analyse this data as efficiently as possible. Cloud forensics entails an understanding of the layout of various cloud-based services and the implications of accessing off-premises data in the eyes of the law. Improve your expertise in this area by further refining your understanding of cloud environments and their accompanying security measures and staying abreast with the evolving legal framework surrounding access to cloud data.
- IoT Forensics – the Internet of Things (IoT)
A network of connected devices ranging from smart appliances to vehicles — presents another rich data source for investigators. However, extracting and interpreting data from these devices can be complex, which I’m sure you’re familiar with. Deepen your skill by building knowledge about IoT devices, their communication protocols, and how to retrieve and analyse their data.
- Artificial Intelligence in Forensics
AI arrived — and it’s all anyone can talk about. AI and machine learning are fantastic weapons that can sift through millions of data points to uncover trends and evidence human analysts might miss. Take advantage of the trend by learning more about AI and machine learning basics and how to apply the tools in your investigations to make your work even better—and faster.
- Encryption Barriers
As privacy protections are strengthened, so are the barriers to accessing encrypted data. Knowledge of decryption functions and legal boundaries around encryption are most important to investigators. Stay ahead of the trend by developing expertise around ever-evolving encryption models, emerging decryption techniques, the laws of encrypted data, and the compliance laws that govern them.
- Remote Forensics
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the movement towards remote digital forensics — and it’s not going anywhere. This entails remote access to and examination of digital evidence when in-person access to a device or network is not feasible or safe. Enhance your skillset by becoming proficient in remote access tools and methods and knowing how to preserve the integrity of digital evidence remotely. These are just some of the large trends that will shape the future of digital forensics. You may know them already, but a reminder doesn’t hurt — especially if you are not yet certified, or your certification has lapsed. Having knowledge of these trends and developing your skills will keep you in the lead. Don’t forget, in the rapidly changing digital age today, keeping abreast through continuous learning and flexibility is the way to achieve success.
Conclusion
The field of digital forensics continuously adapts to meet new technologies and emerging cyber threat scenarios. Keeping abreast of these emerging trends, law enforcement and intelligence agents can enhance their investigative capabilities and aid the successful closure of cases.
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