New Today, Old Tomorrow? Emerging Technology Forensics

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The field of digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) is fast-paced and ever-evolving. The view of a single computer for an investigation was quashed long ago, every investigation now involves multiple devices and systems spread over large digital ecosystems. Globally, the average of number of devices per individual has increased, on average, from 2.4 to 3.8 in the period 2018 to 2023. New technology and systems are continually released with the potential to hold artifacts relevant to an investigation. This technology now sees an increasing synergy with a user, including the implantation of devices to assist with medical problems and to track general health, and within vehicles for increased personalized driving experiences and integration of technology. As emerging technology becomes more integrated with everyday life, it becomes increasingly smaller, more powerful, and with larger storage capabilities, meaning it also becomes more viable from a DFIR perspective. However, does emerging mean we require specialist fields within DFIR? How foreign are these devices to those in DFIR? Is it beyond the capabilities of the average DFIR practitioner? These questions have all been asked during our research and investigation of emerging technology, both in-house and with external partners. This talk looks to encapsulate thinking around emerging technology, providing an overview of the ever-evolving technical landscape and how traditional DFIR tools, systems and procedures may be re-imagined providing additional opportunities in investigations.

Key takeaways:
- Understanding of the current, and potentially the future, emerging technology landscape.
- Translation of traditional DFIR techniques to emerging technology.
- Understanding the new of today may be the old of tomorrow.

SANS DFIR Summit 2023

Speakers:
Emlyn Butterfield, Head of Computing, Noroff University College
Veronica Schmitt, Assistant Professor, Noroff University, Independent Security Researcher, Medtronic

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