Kanpur, 20 December, 2024: C3iHub, the Cybersecurity Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with the University of Tulsa, USA, is organizing the 21st Annual IFIP WG 11.9 International Conference on Digital Forensics. The event will take place on January 6 to 7, 2025, at the Eros Hotel, New Delhi, bringing together leading experts and researchers in the field of digital forensics.
The conference will be attended by prominent individuals from various investigative agencies, including forensic labs, as well as academicians, researchers, law enforcement personnel, government officials, and participants from several countries, including the USA, Hong Kong, and Australia. The two-day conference will feature six sessions during which 13 research papers will be presented on topics such as Deepfakes, Digital Forensic Models, Digital Forensic Tools and Techniques, Cloud Forensics, Mobile and Embedded Device Forensics, and Industrial Control Systems and Forensics. It will also include insightful panel discussions on two key topics: Government Initiatives and Policies for the Cybersecurity Ecosystem and Laws, Regulations, and Digital Forensics. A distinguished group of panelists, each bringing a wealth of expertise and experience in their respective fields, will lead these discussions.
The keynote lectures will be delivered by distinguished 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”.
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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 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, 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.”
The IFIP Working Group 11.9 on Digital Forensics is an active international community of scientists, engineers, and practitioners dedicated to advancing research and practice in the critical field of digital forensics. The 21st Annual IFIP WG 11.9 International Conference on Digital Forensics will serve as a platform for presenting original, unpublished research results and innovative ideas related to the extraction, analysis, and preservation of electronic evidence. The relevance of the 21st IFIP WG 11.9 International Conference on Digital Forensics aligns with MeitY’s mission of promoting research efforts in the emerging field of Digital Forensics. Research outputs in Digital Forensics are directly connected to the development of secure solutions for computer systems and cyberspace.
About C3iHub, IIT Kanpur
C3iHub is a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) established at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems. C3iHub addresses the cybersecurity of cyber-physical systems in its entirety. C3iHub detects security vulnerabilities in critical cyber-physical systems, develops security tools to address the vulnerabilities, nucleates start-ups and partners with industries to commercialize the security tools, and provides training to the next generation of cybersecurity researchers.
About IIT Kanpur:
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, established in 1959, holds the distinction of being recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. Renowned for its excellence in science and engineering education, IIT Kanpur has made significant contributions to research and development over the decades. Its expansive, lush green campus spans 1,050 acres and hosts a rich array of academic and research resources. The institute comprises 19 departments, 26 centers, three interdisciplinary programs, and two specialized schools across engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines. With over 590 full-time faculty members and more than 9,500 students, IIT Kanpur continues to be a leader in fostering innovation and academic rigor.
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