Recording of the Webinar: Digital Forensics in the Era of Big Data
On May 5, 2025, a professional webinar titled Digital Forensics in the Era of Big Data was held. The event was organized by the National Competence Centre for High-Performance Computing in Slovakia, in cooperation with competence centres in Austria and the Czech Republic. The strong international interest was reflected in the participation of 60 attendees from more than 25 countries around the world, including representatives from academia, public institutions, and industry partners.
The webinar focused on how high-performance computing (HPC) supports addressing emerging challenges in the field of digital forensics, particularly in processing and analyzing large datasets resulting from cyber incidents. Participants had the opportunity to attend a lecture by Dr. Mazhar Malik from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), an expert in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital forensics. Dr. Malik serves as Deputy Director and Head of the Intelligent Systems Group at the School of Computing and Creative Technologies, and brings extensive experience in both research and the practical application of modern technologies in data security. In his lecture, he shared specific examples of how HPC is used in forensic analysis across both the industrial and public sectors, demonstrating how computational tools accelerate threat identification and improve the efficiency of incident investigations.
The discussion also focused on the broader context of digital forensics in an era of rapidly growing data volumes and the need for real-time processing. The topic particularly resonated with experts involved in big data analysis, the development of analytical tools, and the protection of information systems. At the same time, the webinar provided a platform for the exchange of practical experiences among representatives from various sectors.
If you were unable to attend the event, a recording of the webinar is available online. We especially recommend it to those interested in the intersection of computing technology with cybersecurity, analytics, and digital investigation.
We thank all participants for their active involvement and look forward to future professional events that support the advancement of cutting-edge research and technologies both in Slovakia and on the international stage.