The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model is a reference model which was developed by the ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) in 1984, as a conceptual framework of standards for communication in the network across different equipment and applications. It has now been considered the primary architectural model for inter-computing and inter-networking communications. The OSI model […]
Digital Forensics
Types of Cyber Crime
Cyber crime can be referred to as any illegal or criminal activity involving computer systems or networks. Although there is no single definition for cyber crime, it can be largely grouped into three types – those crimes that are committed with computer as the target; those, where a computer system serves as a tool or […]
Computer Forensic Investigation
Computer forensic investigation involves obtaining and analysing digital information for use as evidence in legal matter. It encompasses all processes, from searching and collecting digital evidences from the crime scene to the acquisition and examination in the laboratory to presenting the findings in the court of law. The role of a computer forensics investigator is […]
Malware and their Types
Malware or malicious software, is an umbrella term that is used to refer to a range of destructive software programs that can be used to harm computer systems or gain access to sensitive information on the system or perform a variety of other cyber crimes such as altering or hijacking core computing functions and monitoring […]
What is Cyber Forensics
What is Cyber Forensics ?Gone are the days when crimes were only happening in the physical landscape. Today, with the advancement in technology, digital crimes have emerged tremendously, becoming one of the fastest growing crime. The upsurge of such crimes coupled with the rise in the level of sophistication of such attacks, calls for a […]
Introduction to Mobile Forensics
Mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives. Today, almost every individual, ranging from kids to teenagers to adults, have mobile phones. It has come a long way from being only a communication device to being equipped with numerous features, such as high resolution camera, 4G technology, mp3 players, gaming console etc. They […]