Digital Forensics Opportunities for Embedded Systems

BCS Hertfordshire Branch is delighted to invite you to our hybrid event, Digital Forensics in Embedded Systems: Challenges and Opportunities, an insightful and highly practical session exploring how digital investigations are evolving beyond traditional computers into the rapidly expanding world of embedded devices.

Whether you’re an IT professional, cybersecurity practitioner, student, investigator, engineer, or simply curious about the hidden evidence in modern devices, this community-focused event offers valuable insights, shared learning, and the opportunity to connect with others interested in digital forensics and cyber investigation.

Join us for an engaging talk with digital forensics specialist Chris Treglohan, followed by optional Q&A and informal discussion. In-person attendees are warmly invited to arrive early for light refreshments and networking with fellow members and guests.

Synopsis

Digital forensics is no longer limited to laptops, desktops, and mobile phones. Increasingly, valuable evidence can be found in smart devices, industrial systems, consumer electronics, and countless other embedded platforms. In this talk, Chris explores the growing role of digital forensics within embedded systems, highlighting both the technical challenges and emerging opportunities for investigators.

We’ll explore:

• Core forensic principles and how they apply beyond traditional computing environments
• Embedded Linux systems, constrained architectures, custom firmware, and diverse storage mechanisms
• Why conventional forensic assumptions often fail in embedded contexts — and how specialists overcome them
• Practical data extraction techniques, from logical acquisition through to invasive methods
• Reverse engineering approaches, volatile and non-volatile memory forensics, and the impact of encryption and secure hardware
• Real-world case studies demonstrating how embedded devices can provide valuable evidence in investigations

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of modern forensic challenges, practical investigative techniques, and the expanding evidential value of embedded systems.

Speaker Profile

Chris Treglohan – Digital Forensics Specialist; Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, University of Hertfordshire.

Chris Treglohan is a digital forensics specialist and academic with extensive experience across government, law enforcement, and higher education. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire, specialising in cyber security and digital forensics.

Prior to academia, he held a senior role within the UK government, where he established and led a nationally recognised digital forensics research and development capability. He managed multidisciplinary teams delivering innovative forensic techniques and tools to support law enforcement and government investigations.

His work includes pioneering research in embedded systems and their forensic exploitation, helping to unlock new evidential sources in complex investigations. With a background in physics, electronics, and software engineering, he brings a deep technical understanding of modern digital systems.

His contributions have informed operational capabilities used both nationally and internationally.

Agenda

19:00 Arrival (light refreshments & networking)
19:30 Lecture commences
20:30 Lecture finishes (optional Q&A & informal discussion)
21:00 Event closes

Format

Hybrid event (in person and online via Zoom Webinar). This event will not be recorded.

Why attend?

• Learn from a highly experienced digital forensics specialist
• Gain practical insight into emerging forensic techniques and embedded systems investigations
• Understand real-world challenges involving encryption, firmware, and modern devices
• Connect with a friendly local tech and cybersecurity community
• Great for members, non-members, students, investigators, and career-changers

Places are limited; early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Location

College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire
A161, Lindop Building, College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB

Cost

Free for members and non-members

Booking

Get tickets: https://Hertfordshire130526.eventbrite.co.uk

Last updated 29th April, 2026 at 10:12am