Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics: Challenges and Future Paradigms

This book provides a comprehensive discussion of cybersecurity and digital forensics, covering technical and socio-economic perspectives, and exploring various academic areas such as digital transformation, evolution of digital forensics, cybercrime, and AI and cybersecurity. It also highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in investigating cybercrimes and forensics, particularly in the areas of mobile forensics, big data and cloud forensics, social networking forensics, and instant messaging apps.

Format: Hardback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2022
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc

The aim of this comprehensive book is to delve into the intricate realms of cybersecurity and digital forensics, providing a detailed exploration of strategies for effective defense, analysis, and investigation of cybercrime. It offers a broad perspective on the technical and socio-economic aspects of utilizing information and communication technologies, aiming to develop practical solutions in the fields of cybersecurity, cybercrime, and cyber forensics.

The book encompasses a wide range of academic disciplines, including but not limited to:

Digital Transformation and New Crimes: Examining the impact of digital technologies on the emergence of novel criminal activities.

Evolution of Digital Forensics: Tracking the advancements in forensic techniques and methodologies for investigating cybercrime.

Cybercrime: Privacy, Security, and Law Enforcement: Analyzing the challenges and implications of protecting personal data and combating cybercrime in a legal context.

Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity: Exploring the intersection of digital forensics and cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of securing digital evidence and preventing cyberattacks.

Mobile, Cloud, and Network Forensics: Investigating the forensic aspects of mobile devices, cloud computing, and network infrastructure.

Virtual Crimes of the Information Age: Addressing the growing prevalence of cybercrime in the digital age, including online fraud, identity theft, and cyberbullying.

AI and Cybersecurity: Examining the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing cybersecurity and mitigating cyber threats.

Securing Next Generation Internet Services: Discussing the challenges and opportunities associated with the development and implementation of secure internet services.

In addition to these core topics, the book will feature comprehensive discussion and research on cybercrimes and forensics, a relatively new field that has gained significant attention in recent years due to the rise of true internet/online crimes. Recognizing the evolving nature of cyber threats, the book provides a thorough analysis of mobile forensics, big data and cloud forensics, social networking forensics, and instant messaging apps in forensics. It sheds light on the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting cybercrime.

By presenting a holistic approach to cybersecurity and digital forensics, this book aims to equip professionals, researchers, and students with the knowledge and tools necessary to address the complex challenges posed by the digital age. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving field.

ISBN-13: 9781685078102