Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida campus organized an “International Symposium on Cybersecurity & Forensics (ISCSF-2026)” on the theme, ‘Trends & Challenges in Cybersecurity, Cyber Law & Forensics’. The Symposium was organized with the aim to facilitate discussions among experts, professionals and academicians on emerging trends and challenges in Cybersecurity, Cyber Law and Forensics and highlight recent advancements, tools and practices in Forensics and Cybersecurity Technologies.
Inaugurating the Conference, Chief Guest, Prof. (Dr.) Vimala Y., Vice-Chancellor, Maa Shakumbhari University (MSU), Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, averred, “With the expansion of the digital ecosystem, unprecedented opportunities have emerged, at the same time exposure to cyber threat has also increased, leading to an increase in cyber crimes. In such a scenario, cyber security has emerged as the cornerstone of digital infrastructure and Forensic Science has become indispensable in analysing and investigating digital crimes. Therefore, it is crucial to adopt a holistic, interdisciplinary approach, wherein academic institutions must nurture innovation and promote critical thinking amongst the students. Technology combined with human element will form the core of effective cyber security framework, which will influence the stakeholders including the policy-makers.”
Deliberating upon “Technical Challenges of Encryption in Mobile Forensics”, Mr. Mukesh Tiwari Deputy Superintendent of Police, Digital Forensics Laboratory, Nepal Police Headquarters, Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal, noted, “Today, there are over 40 million mobile subscribers in Nepal and over 90% of the modern digital investigations involve mobile devices. Forensic examiners routinely encounter encrypted devices during investigation; however, modern encryption restricts forensic access, which creates tension between privacy and investigation and brings forth many forensic challenges. Advanced research in bypass and recovery techniques, hardware systems, vulnerability analysis, AI and quantum computing, will help in further development of forensic science. The way forward entails strengthening collaboration between technology providers and academic institutions, improving access to advanced forensic capabilities, developing standardized forensic procedures and enhancement of legal and policy frameworks.”
Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP), stated, “The complexity of cyber threats has grown exponentially, ranging from ransomware attacks and data breaches to Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain bring both opportunities and risks, necessitating a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Forensic Science is emerging as a popular career choice amongst the students and students from different domains are opting for Forensic Science since there is a growing demand for Forensic experts.”
Highlighting the significance of the Conference, Dr. Amarnath Mishra, Associate Professor, Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences, said, “The rapid digitization of society has brought unparalleled advancements in technology, connectivity, and access to information. However, these benefits come with an increasing prevalence of cyber threats, cybercrimes, and sophisticated attacks targeting individuals, organizations, and governments. The International Symposium aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform for professionals, researchers, academicians, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss cutting-edge developments, emerging trends, and pressing challenges in the field of cybersecurity, cyber law, and forensics.”
During the Symposium, Invited Lectures on “Enhancing Forensic Intelligence through Advanced DNA Technologies”, “Forensic Analytical Chemistry in Sports: Uncovering Doping Through Advanced Techniques, “Forensic Medicine in the Digital Age: Decoding Electronic Medical Records as Legal Evidence”, a Panel Discussion on “Technology Fails Without Trained People: Importance of the Human Factor in Security Management” and Poster Presentation were also held.