IIT Kanpur Collaborates with University of Tulsa to Host 21st International Digital Forensics Conference

IIT Kanpur, in partnership with the University of Tulsa, USA, is hosting the 21st IFIP WG 11.9 Conference on Digital Forensics, focusing on secure solutions for computer systems and cyberspace.

C3iHub, the Cybersecurity Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Kanpur, in partnership with the University of Tulsa, USA, will host the 21st Annual IFIP WG 11.9 International Conference on Digital Forensics. Scheduled for January 6 and 7, 2025, the event will bring together experts and researchers to discuss advancements and innovations in the field of digital forensics.

21st Annual IFIP WG 11.9 International Conference on Digital Forensics

The IFIP Working Group 11.9 on Digital Forensics is a vibrant global community of scientists, engineers, and practitioners committed to advancing research and practice in the critical domain of digital forensics. The 21st Annual IFIP WG 11.9 International Conference on Digital Forensics will provide a platform to showcase original, unpublished research and innovative ideas in the extraction, analysis, and preservation of electronic evidence. This conference aligns closely with MeitY's mission to foster research in the emerging field of digital forensics, contributing to the development of secure and reliable solutions for computer systems and cyberspace.

The conference will bring together a diverse audience, including representatives from investigative agencies, forensic labs, academia, research institutions, law enforcement, government bodies, and international participants from countries such as the USA, Hong Kong, and Australia. Over two days, the event will feature six sessions showcasing 13 research papers on cutting-edge topics, including Deepfakes, Digital Forensic Models, Digital Forensic Tools and Techniques, Cloud Forensics, Mobile and Embedded Device Forensics, and Industrial Control Systems and Forensics.

Additionally, the conference will host engaging panel discussions on two critical themes: Government Initiatives and Policies for the Cybersecurity Ecosystem and Laws, Regulations, and Digital Forensics. These discussions will be led by a distinguished panel of experts, each offering deep insights and extensive experience in their respective fields.

The keynote lectures will be delivered by experts, including Lt. Gen. M. Unnikrishnan Nair, National Cybersecurity Coordinator at the National Security Council Secretariat, Government of India, 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, on “The Evolving Digital Forensics Ecosystem”.

Speaking about the conference, Dr. Gaurav Gupta, General Chair of the conference and Additional 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. This conference will serve as the platform for researchers and practitioners from all around the world to showcase their novel research work targeted towards that goal. The country needs a Digital Forensic Mission to develop the ecosystem to ensure people trust in digital technologies.”

Dr. Somitra Kr Sanadhya, the Organising 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, has played a pivotal role in organizing the conference. Speaking about his work and the conference, Prof. Sanadhya 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 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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