Cyber Security, Forensics and National Security (Advances in Digital Technologies for Smart Applications)

The book serves two very important purposes. Firstly, the concept of vulnerabilities due to cyberattacks in all walks of lives are explained along with how to detect and reduce the risk through digital forensics. Secondly, the book describes how such threats at a larger scale can threaten national security. This book discusses for the first time various dimensions of national security, the risks involved due to cyber threats, and ultimately the detection and prevention of cyber threats through cyber forensics and cybersecurity architectures. This book empowers readers with a deep comprehension of the various cyber threats targeting nations, businesses, and individuals, allowing them to recognize and respond to these threats effectively. It provides a comprehensive guide to digital investigation techniques, including evidence collection, analysis, and presentation in a legal context, addressing a vital need for cybersecurity professionals and law enforcement. The book navigates the complex legal and policy considerations surrounding cybercrime and national security, ensuring readers are well-versed in compliance and ethical aspects.

The primary purpose of Cybersecurity, Forensics and National Security is to fill a critical gap in the realm of literature on cybersecurity, digital forensics, and their nexus with national security. The need for this resource arises from the escalating threats posed by cyberattacks, espionage, and other digital crimes, which demand a comprehensive understanding of how to investigate, respond to, and prevent such incidents.

Features:

1. This book consists of content dedicated to national security to assist law enforcement and investigation agencies.

2. The book will act as a compendium for undertaking the initiatives for research in securing digital data at the level of national security with the involvement of intelligence agencies.

3. The book focuses on real-world cases and national security from government agencies, law enforcement, and digital security firms, offering readers valuable insights into practical applications and lessons learned in digital forensics, as well as innovative methodologies aimed at enhancing the availability of digital forensics and national security tools and techniques.

4. The book explores cutting-edge technologies in the field of digital forensics and national security, leveraging computational intelligence for enhanced reliability engineering, sustainable practices, and more.

Vinay Aseri is working with Narnarayan Shastri Institute of Technology (NSIT), affiliated with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. He was previously a Postgraduate Scholar with School of Forensics, Risk Management & National Security, Rashtriya Raksha University Ministry of Home Affairs (Govt. of. India), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. He has successfully completed 3 PG diploma degrees in Forensic Science and Information Technology and Security PG diploma, Internet Governance PG diploma and Diploma in Photography in Forensic Science and Techniques respectively 2019-2022 and 2023 after his Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science. He is currently pursuing his Postgraduation in Forensic Science from Rashtriya Raksha University, the pioneering National Security & Police University of India. His area of interest is digital forensics for national security purposes. Mr. Vinay is a dedicated young researcher and has published 30+ papers in Scopus Indexed Journals and published 16+ Book chapters in various National and International publishers & several papers/chapters are in progress.

He has participated & presented his researches in more than 20 National & International conferences & workshops. He has also been grated one German Patent of Banana peel Nano bio-char. He holds the Indian Copyright for Sugarcane Bagasse Nano Bio char application in Forensic Science. He has been awarded by InSig Fellowship 2022, Hyderabad Chapter. He is a member of ISOC Delhi and Mumbai Internet society chapter. He is a committee member of Survpriye Foundation, social society member. He has been awarded with Junior Researcher award 2023 by Legal desire in an International Forensic Science Conference held in Jaipur, India. He has working proficiency on Cybersecurity Tool and Bug detection tools. He has worked with Internet Society Consolidation and is a member of ACM and IEEE student chapter Gujarat. He is Managing Director at CiphersSecurity (A non-profit Education Organization), Library for cybersecurity researcher). He has completed Ministry of Home Affairs, (Govt. of India) sponsored CDFS project-2022. He is also a reviewer of MDPI, Springer, Elsevier, Intech Open, River ublisher, IJBPS etc. reputed journals.

Sumit Kumar Choudhary is an established academician, researcher, author, editor, consultant and influential thought leader in Forensic Science discipline. He is a Gold Medalist in Forensic Science from National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi and holds a Ph.D. degree in Forensic & Behavioural Science and boasts of a highly decorated academic profile. His Professional experience of more than a decade involves his association with the first forensic science university in the world in capacity of a UGC Research Fellow which was followed by his appointment as the first faculty member in the first police university of India, Raksha Shakti University. He went on to become one of the youngest officiating Registrar of the university at the age of twenty-nine years and held the office for more than three years.

Dr. Sumit also is the longest serving Dean/ HoD of School of Forensics, Risk Management & National Security. He has also served as the founder Dean of Executive Development Centre at RSU. He is actively involved in Teaching, Training, Research & Forensic case consultancy. He is a sought-after speaker and faculty on a range of forensic subjects. He has been delivering lectures to serving Police Officers, Judges, Private security officers and students of Indian and renowned foreign universities. He has trained Police Officers of more than 10 foreign countries under ITEC programmes of Ministry of External Affairs. He has Organized, attended, chaired, convened a number of conferences, seminars, workshops of National & International level and has presented a number of Research papers and addressed scientific and technical sessions in such conferences and Seminars. He is Managing Editor of ‘International Research Journal on Police Science’, Scilla Journal of Forensic Science, International Journal of Forensic Science & Legal Medicine and ‘Kavach’ Magazine. He is founder chair of FIRST Dialogue, a forensic ideation forum and Principal Investigator of more than 3 research projects at present. He is Life Member of The Indian Science Congress Association, of Forensic Science Development Society, The Indian Society of Criminology & Indian Criminology and Forensic Science Association. He has to his credit more than 30 high impact research publications, 4 invited Book Chapters and is currently guiding many research scholars for their Doctorate, M.Phil. and Master’s Degree. His area of research interest touches emerging forensic areas primarily encompassing but not limited to Crime Investigation & National Security.

Adarsh Kumar is an Professor in the School of Computer Science with University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, India. He received his Master degree (M. Tech) in Software Engineering from Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab, India and earned his PhD degree from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University, Noida, India followed by Post-Doc from Software Research Institute, Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland. From 2005 to 2016, he has been associated with the Department of Computer Science Engineering & Information Technology, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida, Uttar-Pardesh, India, where he worked as Assistant Professor. His main research interests are cybersecurity, cryptography, network security, and ad-hoc networks. He has many research papers in reputed journals, conferences and workshops. He participated in one European Union H2020 sponsored research project and he is currently executing two research projects sponsored from UPES SEED division and one sponsored from Lancaster University.