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How to cite:
Abdulhameed, A.A.; Hussien, N.M.; Mohialden, Y.M.; Herlem, G.; LAJOIE, I.; YAHIAOUI, R. Improvements in Cybersecurity: Coupling Python for Digital
Forensics. Preprints2023, 2023071666. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1666.v1
Abdulhameed, A.A.; Hussien, N.M.; Mohialden, Y.M.; Herlem, G.; LAJOIE, I.; YAHIAOUI, R. Improvements in Cybersecurity: Coupling Python for Digital
Forensics. Preprints 2023, 2023071666. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1666.v1
Abdulhameed, A.A.; Hussien, N.M.; Mohialden, Y.M.; Herlem, G.; LAJOIE, I.; YAHIAOUI, R. Improvements in Cybersecurity: Coupling Python for Digital
Forensics. Preprints2023, 2023071666. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1666.v1
APA Style
Abdulhameed, A.A., Hussien, N.M., Mohialden, Y.M., Herlem, G., LAJOIE, I., & YAHIAOUI, R. (2023). Improvements in Cybersecurity: Coupling Python for Digital
Forensics. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1666.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Abdulhameed, A.A., Isabelle LAJOIE and Réda YAHIAOUI. 2023 "Improvements in Cybersecurity: Coupling Python for Digital
Forensics" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1666.v1
Abstract
This article delves deeply into digital forensics, covering computer forensics, network 1
forensics, and mobile device forensics. It analyzes the techniques and methodologies used by forensic 2
investigators in various disciplines. It underlines the diffculties investigators encounter and the 3
importance of thorough investigations to combat ever-increasing cyber risks. The paper emphasizes 4
the necessity of leveraging digital forensic tools to improve cybersecurity and provides a thorough 5
list of widely used Python libraries suitable for each investigation strategy, allowing for effective 6
comparison. Furthermore, it emphasizes the availability and suitability of these Python libraries in 7
computer device investigations (PyTSK3, Volatility, Pyregf, and Pyevtx), mobile device investigations 8
(Pytsk3, Volatility, Pyewf, dfVFS, Androguard, and pyMobileDevice), and network forensics (Scapy, 9
Bro/Zeek, Dpkt, pypcap, and NetworkX). The creation of these libraries recognizes the complexities 10
of digital crimes and the importance of applying modern techniques in forensic investigations. 11
Particularly, digital forensics plays an important role for healthcare providers because modern 12
medical devices produce, store, and transmit large amounts of patient and therapy information, 13
which could provide a forensic investigator with a treasure trove of potential digital evidence.
Keywords
cybersecurity; digital forensics; cyber threats; forensic investigator; python
Subject
Computer Science and Mathematics, Security Systems
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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