BLDEA’S

Commerce, BHS Arts and

TGP Science College, Jamakhandi

DEPARTMENT OF BCA

ASSIGNMENT

Name : Mahantesh madiwal

Class :bca 5th sem
Uucms :U15IG21S0395
Sub: BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Introduction to Cyber
Forensics
Cyber forensics, also known as digital forensics, is the application of investigation
and analysis techniques to gather and preserve evidence from digital devices. It
plays a crucial role in identifying, preserving, and recovering digital evidence in a
forensically sound manner to support legal proceedings. This involves the
collection and analysis of data, including emails, documents, multimedia files, and
other digital information.

by Mahantesh Madiwal
Importance of Collecting and
Preserving Digital Evidence
Legal Admissibility
Collecting and preserving digital evidence is
vital for ensuring its admissibility in legal
proceedings. Proper preservation methods
are essential to demonstrate the integrity
and authenticity of the evidence.
Chain of Custody
Maintaining a clear chain of custody for
digital evidence is crucial to validate its
reliability and maintain its integrity. This
involves documenting the handling,
transfer, and storage of evidence.

Investigation Integrity
Preserving digital evidence is essential to maintain the integrity of the investigation. It ensures that
critical information remains unaltered and usable for analysis.
Types of Digital Evidence
1 Emails 2 Chat Logs
Email communications,
including the content,
timestamps, and
sender/recipient
information, can serve as
important evidence in
digital investigations.
3 Multimedia Files
Conversations Images, videos, and
conducted through audio recordings can
messaging platforms provide significant
often contain valuable evidence relevant to
evidence related to illicit various digital
activities or investigations, including
communication of cybercrimes and data
incriminating breaches.
Methods and Techniques for Collecting
Digital Evidence
Live Data Acquisition Forensic Imaging Data Carving

Collecting volatile data from
live systems to capture real-
time digital evidence without
altering the original state of the
system.
Creating a forensic image of
digital media to preserve its
content and structure for
thorough analysis and
investigation.
Recovering and extracting
fragmented or partially
corrupted data from storage
media using specialized data
recovery techniques.
Tools Used in Cyber Forensics
Digital Analysis Software
Advanced tools for analyzing
digital evidence, including file
recovery, data decryption, and
forensic data examination.
Hardware Write Blockers
Devices that prevent alteration
of data on storage devices
during the process of evidence
collection and preservation.
Evidence Storage Devices
Specialized storage solutions for
preserving digital evidence,
ensuring its security and
integrity throughout the
investigative process.
Forensic Imaging and Data Acquisition

1 2
Bit-level Imaging Hash Calculation
Capturing an exact replica of digital media, Generating cryptographic hashes to verify the
including hidden and deleted data, for integrity of forensic images and ensure data
comprehensive analysis and investigation. authenticity.
Data Recovery and Analysis
File Recovery Specialized tools for restoring deleted or
corrupted files from digital media.

Metadata Examination Analyzing file metadata to extract valuable

information and establish crucial timelines for
investigative purposes.
Chain of Custody and Legal Considerations

Evidence Documentation Legal Compliance

Thoroughly documenting the details of collected Adhering to legal protocols and regulations to
evidence, including timestamps, handling ensure the admissibility and reliability of digital
personnel, and transfer records. evidence in court proceedings.
Challenges and Limitations in Cyber
Forensics
1 Encryption Complexity
Overcoming the challenges presented by strong encryption methods that hinder
access to critical digital evidence.

2 Data Obfuscation
Dealing with obfuscated data and concealed digital footprints that complicate the
forensic analysis process.

3 Data Jurisdiction
Navigating jurisdictional complexities and international legal frameworks for cross-
border data acquisition and evidence admissibility.
Conclusion and Future
Developments
Cyber forensics continues to evolve alongside technological advancements.
The integration of AI and big data analytics holds promise for more efficient
and accurate digital investigations in the future.
THANK YOU