CYBERSECURITY AND DIGITAL FORENSICS: LEGAL ASPECTS OF INVESTIGATING CYBERCRIMES

The rapid development of cyberspace has resulted in an increase in cybercrimes, posing substantial obstacles for global legal systems and law enforcement agencies. With a focus on cybersecurity and digital forensics, this research paper examines the legal aspects of cybercrime investigation. It looks at jurisdictional concerns, legislative obstacles, international cooperation, and the current legal framework pertaining to cybercrimes. The paper also explores digital forensics, which includes the gathering, storing, and admissibility of electronic evidence in court, along with the integrity of that evidence. Advanced technologies such as blockchain and encryption and their effects on digital forensic practices are discussed, along with ethical and privacy considerations in cybercrime investigations. Case studies and precedents are used to show how cybercrime investigations are carried out in different legal frameworks around the world and to suggest ways to improve investigations while maintaining due process. This essay seeks to shed light on the intricacies of cybercrime investigations and make suggestions for enhancing their efficacy while abiding by the law.