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Open Source and Proprietary Tools in

Digital Forensics
(An Insight into Tools and
their Work Processes)

Presented by,
Name.: Sourajit Maity
Reg. No.: 233001810105
Paper code.: MSFS301C
Batch.: MSFS2023-25, DFST
Introduction
The process of recovering,
analyzing, and preserving
digital evidence for legal
investigations. Importance are,
• Investigating digital crimes and
incidents.
• Recovering and analyzing
digital evidence in support of
criminal investigations and
prosecutions.
• Helping to prevent and
mitigate digital threats and
incidents.
Categories of Digital Forensics Tools
• Open Source Tools: Key features to evaluate
– Freely available and
customizable.
tools
– Developed by a community of  Performance
users and experts.
– Used for teaching and, small-
 Ease of Use
scale investigation.  Compatibility
• Proprietary Tools:
– Commercially developed with
 Security
licensing fees.  Support and
– Offer dedicated support and
advanced features. Maintenance
– Used by law enforcement and
enterprises.
Tools Used in Digital Forensics
Computer Forensics Network Forensics
 Open Source: Autopsy, Volatility  Open Source: Wireshark,
 Proprietary: EnCase, FTK Tcpdump
(Forensic Toolkit)  Proprietary: NetworkMiner,
Mobile Forensics SolarWinds
 Open Source: MOBILedit, Wireless Forensics
Andriller  Open Source: Wireshark
 Proprietary: Cellebrite UFED, XRY  Proprietary: Airsnort, WildPackets
(Xact eDiscovery and Recovery), Database Forensics
Oxygen Forensic Detective  Open Source: Autopsy
Media Forensics  Proprietary: Oracle Forensic
 Final Cut Pro Toolkit, SQL Server Toolkit
Memory Forensics Email Forensics
 Open Source: Volatility, Magnet  Open Source: Autopsy, Email
RAM Capture Examiner
Open Source Tools
Advantages Disadvantages
• Cost-Effective • Limited Documentation
• Customizable • Steep Learning Curve
• Community Support • Security Risks
• Flexibility • Compatibility Issues
• Transparency • Lack of Official Support
Proprietary Tools
Advantages Disadvantages
• User-Friendly Interface • Cost
• Comprehensive • Limited Customization
Documentation • Vendor Lock-in
• Official Support
• Regular Updates
Conclusion and Forensic Significance
• Open source tools provide a cost-effective and
customizable solution for digital forensic
investigations.
• Proprietary tools offer a user-friendly interface,
comprehensive documentation, and official support.
• Both types of tools are essential in helping
investigators collect, analyze, and preserve digital
evidence.
• Choosing the right tool depends on the specific needs
and requirements of the investigation.
Acknowledgement
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to
Assistant Professor Ashmita Paul for her
invaluable guidance, support, and
encouragement throughout this presentation.
Her expertise and insights have been
instrumental in shaping my work, and her
constant motivation has been a source of
inspiration. Thank you for your unwavering
dedication and for being a mentor I can look up
to.
Reference List
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Forensic Investigation: Capability, Reliability, Transparency and Legal
Requirements." KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems
(TIIS) 18.9 (2024): 2692-2716.
• Wu, Tina, Frank Breitinger, and Stephen O'Shaughnessy. "Digital forensic
tools: Recent advances and enhancing the status quo." Forensic Science
International: Digital Investigation 34 (2020).
• Bhattacharya, Sagarnil. Comparative Study of Proprietary and Open-source
Software used in Recovering Volatile Data. Diss. University of Technology,
2023.
• Sachdeva, Shaweta, B. L. Raina, and Avinash Sharma. "Analysis of digital
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