Introduction to Cyber Forensics

Abstract

The rise and growth of cyberspace have led to a chain of events that has shaped the world we live in. We have seen the rise of IT industries, which created millions of jobs all over the world either directly or indirectly. The start of e-commerce has revolutionized the shopping and retail industry. E-governance was adopted by nations all around the globe as it provided a better platform for administration and promoted transparent and efficient working practices. With the development of computer systems, the world has also witnessed the emergence of cybercrime. As computer-related crimes and incidents have increased, investigations have demanded the services of experts with knowledge of computer systems and law enforcement protocols. The pioneers of cyber forensics were computer hobbyists and law enforcement officers who would share their knowledge to investigate computer-related crimes. Over the past years, the world has witnessed computer-related crimes, which have directly or indirectly harmed people or organizations; a term was coined for them – cybercrime.