As technology evolves, so does the technological capability of criminals, whether they be criminal or civil crime. Today’s criminal creates a massive digital trail of their crimes with the use of a myriad of digital devices. Whether it’s the traditional crimes we usually think of, or more modern crimes brought about by the way we live our lives in 2021 and beyond, there are more dark digital corners for criminals to hide. The trail of digital evidence can lead straight back to the offender when law enforcement has the right set of digital forensics tools that keep pace with our ever-changing world.
Law enforcement is not only faced with the types and amounts of data to collect in an investigation but they are also faced with changing requirements in how they conduct their investigations. From the move to mobile investigation units, to utilizing cloud capabilities to enhance their investigations, to the ability to integrate with other tools and applications, law enforcement is constantly evaluating their digital forensics approach to the investigative cycle and the forensic requirements.