Digital Forensics and Internet of Things

8IoT Sensors: Security in Network Forensics

D. Karthika

Department of Computer Science, SDNB Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

IoT forensics is a branch of digital forensics which deals with IoT-related cybercrimes. It includes investigation of connected devices, sensors, and the data stored on all possible platforms. The motive is to identify, collect, analyze, and present digital evidence collected from various mediums in a cybercrime incident. There is no specific method of IoT forensics that can be broadly used so identifying valuable sources is a major challenge. IoT forensics requires a multi-faceted approach where evidence can be collected from various sources. These include variance of the IoT devices, data present across multiple devices and platforms, and data that can be updated, modified, or lost. Data is stored on cloud or a different geography for data to be retrieved. This chapter focuses on with ever evolving IoT devices that there will always be a need for unique, intelligent, and adaptable techniques to investigate IoT-related crimes. Forensics experts will have to develop skill sets to deal with the variety and complexity of IoT devices to keep up with this evolution. There are high possibilities the data on cloud can be altered which would result to an investigation failure. Cybercrime keeps evolving and getting bolder by the day. No matter the challenges one faces, there is always a unique solution to complex problems.

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