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CYBER ACTS

CYBER ACTS IT Act, 2000   Enacted  on 17 th May 2000- India is 12th nation in the world to adopt cyber laws IT Act is based on Model law on e-commerce adopted by UNCITRAL The law applies to the whole of India. If a crime involves a computer or network located in India, persons of other nationalities can also be indicted under the law. The IT Act, of 2000 has two schedules: First Schedule: Deals with documents to which the Act shall not apply. Second Schedule: Deals with electronic signature or electronic authentication method Objectives of the IT Act The Act provides a legal framework for electronic governance by giving recognition to electronic records and digital signatures. It also defines cyber crimes and prescribes penalties for them.  The Act directed the formation of a Controller of Certifying Authorities to regulate the issuance of digital signatures.  It also established a Cyber Appellate Tribunal to resolve disputes rising from this new law.  ...

Digital Forensics

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                           Digital forensics is the process of collecting, analyzing, and preserving digital data in a way that is legally admissible, typically for use in criminal investigations or legal proceedings. It involves the recovery of data from electronic devices like computers, smartphones, and servers, even if that data has been deleted, corrupted, or hidden. The core stages of a digital forensics investigation include: Identification of resources and devices involved in the investigation. Preservation of the necessary data. Analysis. Documentation. Presentation. Types of Digital Forensics: Digital forensics can be divided into various branches depending on the source of the digital evidence: Computer Forensics : Deals with the investigation of data stored on personal computers, laptops, or servers. This includes analyzing file systems, hard drives, and detecting deleted files. Mobile Device For...