Digital Forensics: Following the Digital Trail
The IEEE Computer Society (CS) Student Branch Chapter of the University of Peradeniya successfully hosted a special webinar titled "Digital Forensics: Following the Digital Trail" on October 15, 2026. Organized in celebration of IEEE Day 2026, the session was led by Gayathri Gunarathna, an International Mentor for AI-Based Modules at NSTC India.
This beginner-friendly webinar introduced participants to the foundational digital forensic process, highlighting how experts uncover hidden evidence and solve cybercrimes. The event covered common digital evidence sources and popular industry tools, including Autopsy and Wireshark. Attendees also benefited from a live demonstration of a basic forensic investigation, followed by a discussion on career pathways in the field and an interactive Q&A session.
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Ms. Gayathri Gunarathna
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Ms. Gayathri Gunarathna serves as an International Mentor for early-career learners in AI and Machine Learning at NSTC India and as a Lecturer in Computer Science at Londontec City Campus. She holds an MSc in Computing from Wrexham University, UK, and a BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering from Kingston University, UK. Her primary research and teaching interests encompass Artificial Intelligence, digital forensics, cybersecurity, and algorithmic bias.