Digital Forensics for Combating Cybercrime in the IoT Market... 'KDFT Korea Digital Forensic Technology Standards Co., Ltd.' Advances in the Forensic Field

Internet of Things (IoT) is being utilized in systems across industries, including personal digital devices such as smart TVs, navigation systems, and various remote services based on cloud services.

According to the "Domestic IoT Platform Market Outlook Report" published by the IT market analysis and consulting firm International Data Corporation Korea, the domestic IoT platform market size increased by 19.5% compared to the previous year in 2019. The IoT platform market is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 16.1%, reaching a scale of 1.3308 trillion KRW by 2023.

The rapid increase in IoT usage presents mixed outcomes. IoT-based devices or systems that secure and process data independently along with communication functions often have unclear relationships between users and owners. Additionally, their computing technology is generally simple and has vulnerabilities in security, making them potential targets for cybercrime.

Amid growing concerns that cybercrime could cause adverse effects across other industries, it has become known that digital forensic technology is utilized in various fields such as obtaining evidence of cybercrime. Attention is focusing on "KDFT Korea Digital Forensic Technology Standard Institute Co., Ltd." (hereafter KDFT), which provides customized forensic solutions based on the five principles of digital forensics (principle of legitimacy, principle of reproducibility, principle of promptness, principle of integrity, and principle of linked preservation).

Not only evidence of cybercrime but also forensic analysis reports produced through digital forensics must comply with the five principles of digital forensics. Failure to adhere to these principles may result in reduced credibility and may not be recognized as legally valid, so caution is necessary.

Led by CEO Choi Gyu-jong, a "special expert appraiser" registered with the Supreme Court, the "KDFT Digital Forensic Team," composed of IT experts with over 30 years of experience, provides forensic analysis reports, evidence appraisal reports, and opinions. These are analyzed based on the five principles of digital forensics and have been recognized for their legal validity, drawing on extensive experience commissioned by courts and government agencies over many years.

Since 2008, KDFT has pioneered the domestic digital forensic field, enhancing expertise in digital forensics. It has attracted attention by advancing in the forensic field through partnerships and collaborations with various government ministries and leading domestic companies, as well as cooperating in digital forensic investigations.

CEO Choi Gyu-jong of KDFT stated, “Although the scope of data acquisition varies depending on the situation, data recorded on IoT log storage servers can be verified and obtained as evidence through digital forensics.” He added, “As digital forensic utilization rapidly increases not only for obtaining evidence of cybercrime occurring during the growth of the IoT market but also in various other fields, we will continue relentless research and development to improve the quality of forensic-related services and firmly build trust.”

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