Thank you to my co-authors Mark Scanlon and Akila Wickramasekara for bringing me on board to the article “Exploring the Potential of Large Language Models for Improving Digital Forensic Investigation Efficiency” which is freely available for the next 50 days via the following link: https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1kYL89UFWN1xv4
We also released the pre-print of arxiv if the 50 days are over: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.19366
Here are the details about the paper:
Abstract
The ever-increasing workload of digital forensic labs raises concerns about law enforcement's ability to conduct both cyber-related and non-cyber-related investigations promptly. Consequently, this article explores the potential and usefulness of integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into digital forensic investigations to address challenges such as bias, explainability, censorship, resource-intensive infrastructure, and ethical and legal considerations. A comprehensive literature review is carried out, encompassing existing digital forensic models, tools, LLMs, deep learning techniques, and the use of LLMs in investigations. The review identifies current challenges within existing digital forensic processes and explores both the obstacles and the possibilities of incorporating LLMs. In conclusion, the study states that the adoption of LLMs in digital forensics, with appropriate constraints, has the potential to improve investigation efficiency, improve traceability, and alleviate the technical and judicial barriers faced by law enforcement entities.