Preparing for the digital forensics crisis: insights delivered at UNSW Canberra

2 May 2023

The author recently delivered a remote lecture to Dr. Siqi Ma’s Information Assurance masters students at UNSW Canberra on the virtual Australian Defence Forces Academy campus. The presentation centred on emerging challenges in cybersecurity.

The Coming Digital Forensics Crisis

During the session, the speaker shared recent findings from cyber breach investigations, emphasising “the pressing issue of ‘The Coming Digital Forensics Crisis.’” As digital threats continue to evolve, organisations must adjust their cybersecurity approaches accordingly.

Student Engagement

The students demonstrated significant enthusiasm and inquisitiveness about digital forensics fundamentals, suggesting their readiness as emerging cybersecurity leaders.

Dr. Siqi Ma

Dr. Siqi Ma’s research spans vulnerability detection, mobile security, IoT protection, and network infrastructure safeguards.

Looking Forward

UNSW Canberra’s Information Assurance program represents the calibre of talent entering the profession, preparing future cybersecurity professionals to handle upcoming challenges.