State of the Art in Digital Forensics for Small Scale Digital Devices

As the society becomes more reliant on Small Scale Digital Devices, the uses of these devices is becoming more prevalent. This makes SSDDs commonly present at crime scenes, creating a need for the development of SSDD forensics. The area is relatively new but is witnessing fast paced development. The development of SSDDs is a less evolved field despite the excellent progress in analytical tools and research development. The purpose of this study is to develop a guide that provides researchers and forensic examiners with the required knowledge to develop appropriate standards and procedures with which to approach SSDDs within the investigative context. This paper presents the current state of the art in SSDDs including smartphones, drones, smart toys, wearable technologies, and gaming consoles.