CONCLUSION AND FUTURE WORKS
Digital crime is a moving target, from the era of
telephone hackers up to the current state of the
complex malware intrusions. With new
developments and innovations, new types of
crime came along. This survey result has shown
that as we entered the twenty-first century, the
scope of digital forensic investigation has
widened and its focus is fast shifting toward
mobile device and cloud based investigations.
Digital forensics now requires a more
coordinated and focused effort from the national
and international society, governments and the
private sector. It is no coincidence that the study
shows a shift towards mobile device and cloud
forensic while the true nature of forensic science
becomes the essence of investigation
frameworks. This survey results have also
shown that most of today’s forensic challenges
are to a greater extent in direct conflict with
common digital forensic practices. All indicators
points to a scientific approach in the future
development of the digital forensic discipline.
However, as we move forward to address the
new challenges it is also critical that we continue
strengthening the technologies. Finally, New
research efforts is required that minimize the gap
between regulatory issues and technical
implementations.