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Data analytics and AI: Enabling more impactful digital forensics responses

by CXO Staff
June 23, 2025
in Opinions

Jadd Elliot Dib, Founder & CEO, Pangaea X, explores how AI and data analytics are transforming digital forensics and cyber incident response

Data analytics and AI: Enabling more impactful digital forensics responses

As cybercrime becomes more rampant and more damaging, investigators in both corporate and law enforcement sectors face a serious challenge: sorting through massive amounts of data to find evidence. In this field, known as digital forensics and cyber incident response (DFIR), rapid discovery of evidence is crucial. Data analytics and AI serve as valuable tools for investigators, increasing the likelihood of catching the perpetrators.

Digital data storage has grown so much that even mobile devices can carry up to 1 terabyte of data. With DFIR investigations involving multiple devices and even entire networks, it can become an incredibly complicated and time-consuming process. Investigators go through numerous files, searching for documents, conversations, or events that are relevant to the investigation. AI programmes can aid investigators by automating collection and analysis of digital evidence, such as extraction of digital evidence and decryption of files. This reduces the workload of forensic experts and allows them to focus on more complex tasks, including coordinating with various agencies and formulating investigative and legal strategies.

Jadd Elliot Dib, CEO, Pangaea X
Jadd Elliot Dib, Founder & CEO, Pangaea X

Recognising patterns across vast amounts of data

One major strength of AI is pattern recognition. The development of neural networks for image recognition and categorisation was a breakthrough in the use of AI in digital forensics. This technology can automatically identify possible victims and persons or objects of interest. As a result, investigators no longer need to manually watch lengthy CCTV footage or view up to thousands of still images.

Once the algorithm has been trained in what to look for, it can rapidly and tirelessly comb through large volumes of data. It can then identify similarities, anomalies, and suspicious behavior that might be missed by human analysts, leading to more accurate and insightful results. This is useful when searching for evidence across multiple sources, such as financial transactions, network traffic, and social media activity.

Additionally, AI can aid investigators through natural language processing. It can identify topics of interest and the emotional tone of both speech and text. This can clue in investigators on possible evidence located in voice recordings, online chat logs, written texts, and more.

Using predictive analytics to prevent crimes

DFIR efforts are benefiting from AI’s predictive capabilities that enable proactive measures against cybercrime. By analysing historical data, AI programmes can identify patterns that signify possible security breaches or fraudulent activities, allowing organisations to take preventive actions before an incident occurs.

For example, predictive analytics can help identify network vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers, giving administrators a chance to patch any holes and strengthen security. Taking a proactive approach not only helps in preventing crimes but also enhances the organisation’s overall security and helps it avoid costly losses.

As crimes take on more technological elements, law enforcement and corporate security teams must bolster their digital forensics arsenals to keep up with bad actors’ increasingly sophisticated strategies. Organisations can achieve this by bringing onboard specialists that incorporate data analytics and AI into their investigative procedures, making digital forensics efforts more effective and efficient.

Furthermore, organisations should be agile and responsive to developments in the rapidly evolving field of digital forensics. This will increase their capability to prevent incidents and bring perpetrators to justice.

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