Digital Clues, Global Challenges: CyberMACS Puts IT Forensics in Focus at ICIIT 2025
Last weekend’s 22nd International Conference on Informatics and Information Technologies, held from April 25 to 27, 2025, at Hotel Sirius in Strumica, North Macedonia, brought together experts and professionals for an in-depth discussion on Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Forensics, under the CyberMACS umbrella.
Session 7, chaired by Prof. Dr. Reiner Creutzburg and hosted in Hall 2, provided a unique platform for sharing insights and addressing current challenges in these critical fields.
At the heart of the session was Prof. Dr. Creutzburg’s lecture titled “IT Forensics – An Overview,” which offered a comprehensive introduction to digital forensics—a discipline of growing importance in today’s rapidly digitalizing world.
During his presentation, Prof. Dr. Creutzburg highlighted the key processes of identifying, collecting, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence for investigative and judicial purposes. He explained the fundamental concepts of the field, the role of IT forensic professionals in modern investigations, and the diverse sources of digital evidence, spanning from computers and networks to mobile devices and cloud platforms.
A special focus was given to the ongoing challenges in IT forensic investigations, including the fast pace of technological advancements, encryption, data privacy issues, legal implications, and cross-border jurisdictional complexities. Through real-world case studies, participants gained valuable insights into the practical applications and complexities of IT forensic practices.
By the end of the session, attendees left with a solid understanding of the IT forensic process, its critical role in cybersecurity and law enforcement, and an awareness of emerging challenges in the field.
Once again, the CyberMACS conference proved to be an essential forum for bridging academic expertise and practical knowledge in the areas of security, artificial intelligence, and forensics.
