Forensic Dashboard – AI-Powered Cyber Triage Tool

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🔍 Problem Statement

📌 Problem Statement ID: SIH1744
📌 Title: Creating a cyber triage tool to streamline digital forensic investigation
📌 Theme: Blockchain & Cybersecurity

Traditional forensic investigation tools are time-consuming, siloed, and inefficient, causing delays in resolving cybercrimes. Our AI-driven dashboard accelerates forensic case management by integrating real-time collaboration, AI-powered analytics, and blockchain-based evidence protection.

💡 Our Solution – AI-Driven Forensic Dashboard

🔹 Real-Time Collaboration – Enables investigators to share insights instantly and work on cases simultaneously.
🔹 AI-Powered Data Analysis – Identifies hidden connections and patterns to uncover evidence faster.
🔹 Secure, Immutable Evidence Storage – Uses Blockchain & IPFS to prevent data tampering.
🔹 Automated Transcription & Analysis – Converts audio/video evidence into searchable text for quick access.
🔹 Customizable UX – Investigators can tailor their workspace for an intuitive data analysis experience.
🔹 Collaborative Whiteboard – Teams can brainstorm visually and create investigation workflows.

🚀 Key Features

✅ AI-Driven Threat Detection – Identifies suspicious activities through machine learning-based anomaly detection.
✅ Automated Evidence Summaries – Provides automated case insights for quick decision-making.
✅ Decentralized Storage with Blockchain & IPFS – Ensures tamper-proof evidence management.
✅ Data Correlation Engine – Automatically connects multiple data sources to reveal relationships.
✅ Interactive Dashboards & Reports – Generate visual reports for easy case tracking.

🔬 How It Works – AI-Powered Anomaly Detection Workflow

1️⃣ Data Collection & Preprocessing – Aggregates and cleans data from logs, network traffic, and other sources.
2️⃣ Feature Extraction & Model Selection – Selects AI/ML models (Autoencoders, SVMs, Transformers) for anomaly detection.
3️⃣ Training & Anomaly Scoring – Uses historical data to train models and detect outliers in new data.
4️⃣ Alert Generation & Continuous Monitoring – Generates alerts for potential threats and updates models dynamically.

🛠️ Tech Stack

📌 Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS
📌 Backend: Python, PostgreSQL
📌 AI/ML Models: CatBoost, LightGBM, Vision Transformers (ViT)
📌 Storage: Blockchain (Ethereum/Hyperledger), IPFS
📌 Security: End-to-End Encryption, Digital Signatures

🔑 Why Our Solution Stands Out?

🔥 Real-Time Investigator Collaboration – Faster case resolutions with synchronized data sharing.
🔐 Unbreakable Evidence Security – Blockchain & IPFS prevent data manipulation or deletion.
🧠 AI-Powered Forensic Intelligence – Automated insights enhance investigator decision-making.
🎨 Customizable & User-Friendly Dashboard – Tailored for forensic analysts to streamline investigations.

📊 Feasibility & Viability

✅ Scalability: Cloud-based infrastructure allows horizontal scalability.
✅ Operational Feasibility: Gradual phased rollout ensures smooth adoption.
✅ Economic Viability: Reduces investigation time by 40%, improving cost-efficiency.
✅ Security & Compliance: Built with GDPR, ISO 27001, and CJIS compliance standards.

🌍 Impact & Benefits

🔹 Faster Crime Investigations – AI-driven analysis reduces case resolution time.
🔹 Improved Collaboration – Teams can work together seamlessly across locations.
🔹 Public Trust & Transparency – Secure, tamper-proof storage enhances law enforcement credibility.
🔹 Automated Reports & Visualizations – Investigators get actionable insights at a glance.