Crime Science and Digital Forensics

This volume is a collation of articles on counter forensics practices and digital investigative methods from the perspective of crime science. The book also shares alternative dialogue on information security techniques used to protect data from unauthorised access and manipulation. Scandals such as those at OPCW and Gatwick Airport have reinforced the importance of crime science and the need to take proactive measures rather than a wait and see approach currently used by many organisations. This book proposes a new approach in dealing with cybercrime and unsociable behavior involving remote technologies using a combination of evidence-based disciplines in order to enhance cybersecurity and authorised controls. It starts by providing a rationale for combining selected disciplines to enhance cybersecurity by discussing relevant theories and highlighting the features that strengthen privacy when mixed. The essence of a holistic model is brought about by the challenge facing digital forensic professionals within environments where tested investigative practices are unable to provide satisfactory evidence and security. This book will be of interest to students, digital forensic and cyber security practitioners and policy makers. It marks a new route in the study of combined disciplines to tackle cybercrime using digital investigations and crime science.

Anthony C. ljeh is an Assistant Professor of Information Security and Digital Forensics. His experience spans time in academia, government, and industry. He has served on the Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance Advisory Council for EMEA, reviewed journals including JBHSR and sits on the editorial board for various publications. Dr ljeh is a former Acting Dean and Programme Director. He is recognised for his contribution to Cyber Security innovation as evidenced by his publications and recipient awards from BCS, E-Synergy, IEEE, IET, RAENG and TRC. Kevin Curran is a Professor of Cyber Security, Executive Co-Director of the Legal innovation Centre and group leader of the Cyber Security/Web Technologies Research Group at Ulster University. He sits on the Advisory board of the UK Cyber Security Council and Northern Ireland Civil Service Cyber Leadership. Prof Curran is known for his work on cyber security evidenced by over 800 publications. He is one of the most interviewed global technology experts with over 1500+ interviews in recent years https://kevincurran.org/interviews/.

Part 1: Crime Science. Unraveling the Notre-Dame Cathedral fire in space and time: an X-coherence approach. Using Gesture Recognition to Prevent Drowning: A Crime Science Perspective. Modelling Criminal Investigation: Process, Quality and Requirements. Digital Investigation and the Trojan Défense, Revisited. Part 2: Digital Forensics. Law Enforcement Agencies in Europe and the use of Hacking Tools During Investigations: Some Legal Informatics, Civil Rights and Data Protection Issues. Mobile Forensics - Tools, Techniques and Approach. Digital Forensics of Cyber Physical Systems and the Internet of Things. Social Media Crime Investigation and Forensic Analysis. Part 3: Cyber Security. Bayesian Networks and Cyber-crime Investigations. The Future of Democracy in a Cyber-Security Framework. Steganography and Covert Communications. NATO's Current and Future Cyber-Defence Adaptability.