An Adaptive Digital Forensic Framework for the Evolving Digital Landscape in Industry 4.0 and 5.0

Digital forensics is one of the most challenging disciplines in the field of cybercriminals. This article examines the evolving landscape of digital forensic investigations, identifies the unique challenges posed by emerging technologies such as Industry 4.0, and outlines a comprehensive approach not only to confront these challenges, but also to pave the way for a seamless transition to Industry 5.0. The proposed framework focuses on the development of an adaptive digital investigation framework customized for the evolving digital landscape in emerging technology environments. The framework combines dynamic evidence collection techniques, advanced analytics technologies, and multi-stakeholder collaborative engagement to ensure the fidelity and admissibility of the collected digital evidence. The analysis of the proposed framework has been discussed in detail using real-life case studies to ensure that the framework can be implemented and deployed in real-life scenarios.