Michael Wilson

The emerging benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT) devices have been observed within the industries. This development has introduced several issues, including increased vulnerability to potential cyberattacks and digital forensics. Forensic investigations associated with IoT need to be examined in a forensically sound manner using a standard framework. However, adopting the current traditional digital forensics tools introduces various challenges, such as identifying all IoT devices and users at the crime scene. A forensic analysis must preserve the “chain of custody” by maintaining a complete record of the evidence from the point of seizure or interception until it is tendered in court. This paper examines the suitability of a blockchain-based solution for IoT forensics for implementing tamper-resistant data storage, ensuring data integrity and immutability. Therefore, in this paper, we aim to propose a permissioned blockchain integration solution for the IoT forensics (PBCIS-IoTF) framework. Our proposed framework will focus on reviewing permissioned blockchains (Hyperledger Fabric) to enhance the IoT forensics challenges while aiming to address whether the PBCIS-IoTF could be utilised to better enhance the IoT data integrity and authenticity.

This chapter charts the political transitions in the anti-trafficking agenda and rhetoric of the U.S. Government across three Presidential administrations through a detailed examination of the annual Trafficking in Persons reports released by the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons between 2001 and 2012. We argue that the transitions in language and focus reflect key tensions that have dominated trafficking discourse throughout the Clinton, Bush and Obama Presidencies. These fissures include debate over law enforcement versus rights-based frameworks, competing approaches on victim protection and identification, and ongoing disputes about the relationship between prostitution and human trafficking.