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Digital Forensics 2.0: Innovations in Virtual Environment and Emerging Technologies

Modern computing devices generate high volumes of information and are responsible for the retrieval, storage, and processing of information throughout our day-to-day lives. Emerging technologies which are fast-growing, can make forensics investigations difficult as they span applications in a variety of industries ranging from agriculture, aviation, entertainment, electronics, information technology, and more. Virtualized environments can…

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Why Are Cyber Forensics Professionals in Demand in 2022?
Why Are Cyber Forensics Professionals in Demand in 2022? 

The Importance of Cyber Forensics Professionals in 2022 and Beyond | Sydney Chamberlain |Computer Forensics Cyber forensics professionals are investigators that respond to cybercrime and serious data breaches. Organizations need cyber forensics to answer vital questions such as – what happened, how it happened, how bad it is, and who’s responsible. A cyber forensic expert…

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What do you need to know about cloud forensics
What do you need to know about cloud forensics? 

Everything You Need to Know About Cloud Forensics | David Tidmarsh |Computer Forensics Introduction Cloud computing has gone from cutting-edge technology to a best practice for businesses of all sizes and industries. According to Flexera’s State of the Cloud report, 94% of companies now leverage cloud computing. With the cloud in such widespread usage, it’s…

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Digital Forensics and the Internet of Things (IoT)
Digital Forensics and the Internet of Things (IoT)

Understanding the Meaning and Purpose of IoT Forensics Cybercrime is a serious threat to any organization, with data breach costs reaching over USD 4 million on average (Mack, 2021). Companies today face many potential cyber risks each year, and the results can be catastrophic. Since Internet of Things (IoT) devices often face attacks as soon…

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Digital Forensic Analyst
What Is a Digital Forensic Analyst?

What Is a Digital Forensic Analyst?  2021 was a brutal year in many ways, and cyberattacks and data breaches were no exception. By October, more data breaches had occurred in 2021 than in all of 2020 (Brooks, 2021). The price of these attacks is also rising: Ransomware is expected to cost businesses a massive $265…

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Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
Five Anti-Forensic Techniques Used to Cover Digital Footprints

Five Anti-Forensic Techniques Used to Cover Digital Footprints Americans lost over USD 4 billion to cyberattacks in 2020 (McCarthy, 2021). Along with this rise in internet crime, advances in anti-forensic techniques have added new layers of complexity for digital forensic investigators. Anti-forensic techniques are designed to prevent individuals who commit cyberattacks from being discovered. In this…

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Computer Forensics Career Guide
A Complete Career Guide for Computer Forensics: Steps to Success

A Complete Career Guide for Computer Forensics: Steps to Success If you’re looking to join an in-demand career field, a position in digital forensics might be just what you’re looking for. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that, by 2025, global cybercrime damages will exceed $10.5 trillion annually (Morgan, 2020). There’s already high demand for cybersecurity professionals, and…

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The Evolving Role of Cyber Forensics in Criminal Cases
The Evolving Role of Cyber Forensics in Criminal Cases

The Evolving Role of Cyber Forensics in Criminal Cases  The world has become increasingly digital in recent years, a trend that has affected every aspect of daily life. We’re now seeing the use of cyber forensics in criminal cases, among other areas of the justice system. From the local to international levels, cybersecurity experts have…

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How to Handle Data Acquisition in Digital Forensics
How to Handle Data Acquisition in Digital Forensics

How to Handle Data Acquisition in Digital Forensics Demand for digital forensics services is dramatically increasing. According to a recent report, the digital forensics market is expected to grow from USD 3.14 billion to USD 5.37 billion between 2017 and 2023, representing a compound annual growth rate of over 9% per year (Research Reports World,…

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