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Cloud Computing Forensics; Challenges and Future Perspectives: A Review

Burak Cinar, Jasmin Praful Bharadiya

Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · pp. 1–14 · Published 24 May 2023

10.9734/ajrcos/2023/v16i1330

Abstract

Cloud computing has become increasingly popular in recent years, evolving into a computing paradigm that is both cost-effective and efficient. It has the potential to be one of the technologies that has had the most significant impact on computing throughout its history. Regrettably, cloud service providers and their customers have not yet developed major forensic tools that can assist with the investigation of criminal conduct that occurs in the cloud. Because it is difficult to prevent cloud vulnerabilities and criminal targeting, it is necessary to be aware of how digital forensic investigations of the cloud may be carried out. This is because cloud vulnerabilities and criminal targeting are difficult to avoid. In this context, the current study examines current and future trends in cloud forensics, methodology for cloud forensics, and cloud forensic tools. In addition, the study also looks at cloud forensic approaches.

Cloud computing cloud forensic forensic tools software as a service

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