A systematic literature review of blockchain-based Internet of Things (IoT) forensic investigation process models

Akinbi, Alex; MacDermott, Áine; Ismael, Aras Masood

doi:10.1016/j.fsidi.2022.301470

Cited by 9 publications

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“…The intersection of Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technology, exploring how blockchain can play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and legal admissibility of digital forensic processes within the IoT domain, is also an important aspect. Studies such as [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28] dove into the realm of the Internet of Things (IoT) and how blockchain can assist in ensuring the reliability of digital forensic processes within this domain. Brotsis et al [16] specifically targeted smart home environments, using blockchain to ensure the legal admissibility of evidence.…”

Section: Blockchain In Iot Digital Forensicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

ForensicTransMonitor: A Comprehensive Blockchain Approach to Reinvent Digital Forensics and Evidence Management

Alqahtany,

Syed

2024

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In the domain of computer forensics, ensuring the integrity of operations like preservation, acquisition, analysis, and documentation is critical. Discrepancies in these processes can compromise evidence and lead to potential miscarriages of justice. To address this, we developed a generic methodology integrating each forensic transaction into an immutable blockchain entry, establishing transparency and authenticity from data preservation to final reporting. Our framework was designed to manage a wide range of forensic applications across different domains, including technology-focused areas such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing, as well as sector-specific fields like healthcare. Centralizing our approach are smart contracts that seamlessly connect forensic applications to the blockchain via specialized APIs. Every action within the forensic process triggers a verifiable transaction on the blockchain, enabling a comprehensive and tamper-proof case presentation in court. Performance evaluations confirmed that our system operates with minimal overhead, ensuring that the integration bolsters the judicial process without hindering forensic investigations.

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Section: Blockchain In Iot Digital Forensicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

ForensicTransMonitor: A Comprehensive Blockchain Approach to Reinvent Digital Forensics and Evidence Management

Alqahtany,

Syed

2024

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“…The main deliverables of this study are the comparison matrix and the inferences drawn from it [11]- [13]. Numerous cyber forensic publications have demonstrated the importance and efficacy of commercial or open-source digital forensic equipment in solving crimes [14], [15]. Mobile forensics, which covers tools, trends, and law enforcement challenges, highlights the need for improvements and research gaps in the process of mobile law enforcement.…”

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Navigating the cyber forensics landscape a review of recent innovations

Panigrahi,

Barpanda,

Sethy

2024

IJ-ICT

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<p><span>The extensive relevance of digital forensics in today's data-driven environment has been emphasized in this article. The free software and the commercial software community are debatable, despite users and developers often differing views on important topics like software safety and usability. This article primarily uses pre-defined criteria and a platform-oriented approach to examine promising freeware (Magnet Forensics and Sleuth Kit) vs. profitable (ProDiscover and Oxygen Forensic Suite) mobile forensics tools. Under diverse settings, the tools' capacity to develop and analyze forensically sound digital forensic media sources is validated. After erasing data, each media type was tested again after formatting. The study concludes with a comparison matrix that may aid in determining the best-fit option for the investigation's requirements among the tools. The findings indicate the potential for freeware to supplant numerous proprietary applications, as users can opt for freeware instead of incurring costs associated with proprietary software. Furthermore, this perception can be put into practice.</span></p>

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“…Blockchain technology, while nascent in the domain of water resources and hydrology, has demonstrated its transformative potential through existing applications in various sectors [13][14][15][16]. For instance, blockchain-based energy companies have successfully implemented trading platforms that allow for the sale of electricity between individuals.…”

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Blockchain Opportunities for Water Resources Management: A Comprehensive Review

Satilmisoglu,

Sermet,

Kurt

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Blockchain technology has been used for the digitalization of physical asset management and data management processes in many areas in the industry and academia, including the water domain. Its potential as an immutable data storage system and smart contract integration has provided a plethora of use cases and utility in the domain of hydrology and water resources. This systematic review critically examines the application of blockchain technology in the field of water resources and hydrology. By analyzing 104 academic publications and 37 non-academic studies from 2017 to 15 October 2022, this paper identifies the current state of blockchain applications in water management, delineates their potential use cases, and assesses their practical utility and scalability. Despite the theoretical promise of blockchain for enhancing water governance, data security, and stakeholder trust, the review reveals a noticeable gap between theoretical potential and the existence of workable, real-time applications specifically in water resources management. The findings indicate that while blockchain technology has been effectively implemented in various sectors, its adoption in hydrological domain is still emerging, with limited empirical evidence to support full-scale deployment. The paper concludes with a call for more empirical research to validate theoretical benefits, address scalability and interoperability challenges, and integrate blockchain technology with real-time data networks for sustainable water management practices.

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A systematic literature review of blockchain-based Internet of Things (IoT) forensic investigation process models

Cited by 9 publications

References 25 publications

ForensicTransMonitor: A Comprehensive Blockchain Approach to Reinvent Digital Forensics and Evidence Management

ForensicTransMonitor: A Comprehensive Blockchain Approach to Reinvent Digital Forensics and Evidence Management

Navigating the cyber forensics landscape a review of recent innovations

Blockchain Opportunities for Water Resources Management: A Comprehensive Review

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