Open Source Forensic Labs
Help police turn digital evidence into justice.
A project of the Cyber Law & First Response Initiative, an ISAC Foundation centre. Our commitment for 2030: 100 Open Source Forensic Labs for Police Stations.
The need and who it serves
Most victims never find a competent responder in the first 48 hours, and most cases fail on evidence. We train Cyber Crime Intervention Officers, publish the evidence standard, and make verified responders reachable.
- Who it serves
- Victims of online fraud and cybercrime; police and courts
- Where
- India, with district-level coverage targets
What this project does
Too many cybercrime cases fail on evidence. Open source forensic labs give police stations the means to collect and preserve digital evidence to a published standard.
Be part of this project
Individuals
- CCIO certification (four roles): Credential for first responders. Confers First Responder grade on NSD.
- OSINT investigator training for police and responders
- DPDP executive programme: Data protection practice for DPOs, counsel and security leaders.
- Forensic and evidence module
- Judicial and police workshops
Institutions
- Protocol adoption for state police
- Forensic lab setup
- Policy drafting: Drafting and consultation responses for government bodies.
Volunteers
- Join a chapter: Meet, learn and serve with the ISAC chapter in your city.
What support buys
Details of this project will be up soon.
Support this project
Your enquiry goes straight to the Cyber Law & First Response Initiative.
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