Dr Aditya Kumar Sahu, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SRM University–AP, has authored the book Crypto-Forensics: A Useful Direction to Digital Evidence Recovery, published by Springer. The book, co-edited by Dr Subhrajyoti Deb, Department of Information Technology, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bhopal, presents a comprehensive overview of Crypto-Forensics, covering its fundamental concepts, emerging trends, and contemporary challenges.

The book explores the growing importance of Crypto-Forensics in an increasingly digital world, where multimedia content is extensively used for communication, education, entertainment, and commerce. It highlights the security risks associated with digital and multimedia content and discusses approaches and techniques for addressing these challenges and supporting digital evidence recovery.

Written in a clear and accessible manner, the book is intended to provide readers with a strong understanding of Crypto-Forensics and its applications. It is particularly relevant for graduate researchers in Computer Science and Information Security, with interests in multimedia forensics, watermarking, and covert communications, as well as academicians and professionals working in cybersecurity. The book is the First Edition and is scheduled to launch on 7 October 2026.

Dr Aditya Kumar Sahu’s contribution reflects the growing relevance of interdisciplinary research in cybersecurity and digital forensics and adds to the academic discourse on emerging methods for securing and recovering digital evidence.

Explore the book: Springer – Crypto-Forensics