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Professor Iain Sutherland is a recognised expert is the area of computer forensics and data recovery. He has authored numerous articles ranging from forensics practice and procedure to forensic tool development. In addition to being actively involved in research in this area, Prof. Sutherland has taught computer forensics at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. He has advised on forensic problems for police forces and commercial organisations. ​

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Prof. Sutherland’s research interests are in the area of forensics practice and procedure, and device security and forensics. He has supervised and examined a number of PhD students in topics varying from the procedures relating to the investigation of Identity Theft to forensic examination of the Windows Registry.

CONSULTANCY, COMMERICAL WORK AND INDUSTRIAL CONNECTIONS

Professor Sutherland has performed consultancy for the following organisations:
Various UK Government agencies.
Various UK Law Enforcement agencies

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Carthy L., Little R., Øvensen E., Sutherland I., Read H.O.L. (2018) Committing the perfect crime: A teaching perspective. 17th European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security 28 - 29 June 2018, Oslo, Norway

Nor G., Sutherland I., Blyth A.J.C. (2018) Concepts of Automating Forensic Case Management. 17th European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security 28 - 29 June 2018, Oslo, Norway

Awasthi A, Read H.O.L, Xynos K Sutherland I., (2018) Forensic Analysis of the Almond+ Smart Home Hub Environment: First Impressions, Digital Forensics Research Workshop (DFRWS) -USA Rhode Island, July 15-18, 2018.

MEMBERSHIP

Member of the BCS