Forensic Research & Technology

Digital Forensics

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It is a branch of forensic science encompassing the recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices, often in relation to computer crime. Digital forensic sciences includes several new topics like Digital evidence protection models, Digital forensic field guides, Digital forensic readiness management system, digital forensics services, Digital image forgery detection, Analysis of electronic signatures, Triage template pipeline models, Digital droplets-cloud computing, Digital forensic tools, Digital imaging and photography, Forensic Document Examination. In 2015, digital forensic sciences service segment is expected to make up about 50.0% of industry revenue. ABI Research calculates that total revenues for the global digital forensic science market will reach US$2.7 billion by the end of 2015. With the increasing prevalence of mobile devices, forensic evidence extracted from mobile as well as other electronic devices is becoming an invaluable source of evidence for investigators. Digital forensic tools help in analyzing the various digital crimes.

The U.S. market for forensic products and services was valued at more than $10.9 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach $11.2 billion in 2013. BCC Research projects the market to grow to $16.3 billion by 2018, and register a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% from 2013 to 2018.