IIT Kanpur and University of Tulsa Co-Host the 21st Annual IFIP WG 11.9 Conference on Digital Forensics

IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with the University of Tulsa, hosted the 21st Annual IFIP WG 11.9 Digital Forensics Conference, attracting 350+ professionals from investigative agencies, forensic labs, academia, law enforcement and international attendees.

C3iHub, the Cybersecurity Technology Innovation Hub at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, in partnership with the University of Tulsa, USA, hosted the 21st Annual IFIP WG 11.9 International Conference on Digital Forensics. The event brought together over 350 leading experts, researchers, and professionals from investigative agencies, forensic labs, academia, law enforcement, government bodies, and international organizations, fostering discussions on advancements in digital forensics.

Over two days, participants presented impactful research on topics including Dashcam and Mobile Forensics, Deepfake Detection, Product Authentication, Forensic Tools, and Industrial Control Systems. The conference also featured engaging panel discussions on critical issues such as Government Initiatives and Policies for the Cybersecurity Ecosystem, as well as Laws, Regulations, and Digital Forensics.

Indigenous Mobile Forensic CHITRAGUPT Launched

The event witnessed the launch of the indigenous mobile forensic tool “CHITRAGUPT” by Forensic CyberTech Pvt Ltd. Designed for modern forensic operations, CHITRAGUPT offers a comprehensive solution for data extraction, analysis, and reporting from mobile devices. Its advanced features ensure seamless performance, delivering speed, accuracy, and mobility critical for today’s fast-paced forensic investigations.

The conference featured keynote lectures by renowned experts, including Lt. Gen. M. Unnikrishnan Nair, National Cybersecurity Coordinator at the National Security Council Secretariat, Government of India, who spoke on “Digital Forensics: Challenges Arising Due to Emerging Technologies”, and Dr. Gaurav Gupta, Director and Scientist ‘F’ at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, who addressed “The Evolving Digital Forensics Ecosystem”.

Speaking about the conference, Dr. Gaurav Gupta, General Chair of the Conference and Director/Scientist ‘F’ at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), said, “Since criminals are most creative but lazy people on earth, these traits can be used to develop the solutions to tackle the menace of computer frauds and cybercrimes. The country needs a Digital Forensic Mission to develop the ecosystem to ensure people trust in digital technologies.”

Dr. Somitra Kr Sanadhya, the Organizing Chair of the conference, Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Dean of Digital Infrastructure and Automation, and Chief Information Security Officer at IIT Jodhpur said, “My area of work is centered around Computer Security; and Digital Forensics is an emerging field which promises to deliver solutions that could benefit law enforcement agencies to speed up investigation of cases that involve electronic evidence. My aim in being associated with the organization of the 21st International Conference on Digital Forensics is to introduce Indian students interested in pursuing research in the field of Digital Forensics to the top-notch research happening in this area.”

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