Networked Memories: Coordinating Device Signals in ICT Infrastructure

Emerging Technology Devices: A Traceable Network Presence

Modern technology devices, even when inactive, leave digital footprints within a network. This traceability extends to leaking spatial coordinates, where smart communication objects emit signals that interact with surrounding ICT infrastructure, such as Bluetooth connections.

Even if a device is turned off or destroyed, its presence can still be detected through the information stored in the local infrastructure. This means that user accounts and activities can be traced back, providing crucial evidence for investigations.

Law enforcement agencies have the capability to delve deeper into subscriber details and communication services, allowing them to reconstruct events and activities related to the device in question. Cutting-edge technology can reveal a user’s habits and whereabouts, shedding light on their movements before the hardware was compromised.

Despite the belief that the absence of evidence can protect criminals, skilled investigation techniques can uncover crucial information. In cases of terror incidents, authorities can track down the location where offenders operated, leveraging ICT assets to gather evidence and build a strong case.

ICT infrastructure serves as a valuable tool for providing evidence, aiding investigations in combating crime and terrorism globally. By analyzing historical signals and data, law enforcement can uncover valuable insights that contribute to solving cases and ensuring justice.

About The Author

Milica D. Djekic is an Independent Researcher from Subotica, the Republic of Serbia. She obtained her engineering background from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade. With a focus on cyber defense, technology, and business, she writes for various domestic and international publications. Milica is the author of “The Internet of Things: Concept, Applications and Security” and “The Insider’s Threats: Operational, Tactical and Strategic Perspective.” She is also a speaker on the BrightTALK expert’s channel and a member of ASIS International. Her research contributions have been recognized by organizations like CERT-EU, Censys Press, BU-CERT UK, and ECCSA. Milica is also a contributor to the Australian Cyber Security Magazine and is known for her dedication to these fields despite being a person with a disability.