Cyber Crime
FutureCrime Summit 2024: eSec Forte Technologies Receives Prestigious Award for Indigenous Forensic Hardware Development
eSec Forte Technologies shines at the Future Crime Summit 2024, leading innovation in cybersecurity with indigenous forensic hardware development
NEW DELHI: Leading experts in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and financial crime prevention joined forces at the FutureCrime Summit 2024, held on February 8-9 in the heart of India’s capital. This pivotal event, organized by The Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and IIT Kanpur’s AIIDE Centre of Excellence (CoE), fostered collaboration and innovation in the fight against ever-evolving cyber threats.
A key highlight of the summit was eSec Forte Technologies receiving the prestigious Excellence in Indigenous Forensic Hardware Development Award.
This accolade reflects their groundbreaking “DRONA” Series, a range of cutting-edge forensic products revolutionizing cyber investigations. These cost-effective solutions, developed entirely within India, align perfectly with the “Make in India” initiative, showcasing the nation’s growing cybersecurity and technological prowess.
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eSec Forte Technologies, a CMMi Level 3 certified Global Consulting and IT Services company, clinched the prestigious award for its groundbreaking contributions to the field of digital forensics and incident response. Renowned for its expertise in Information Security Services, Forensic Services, Malware Detection, Security Audit, and more, eSec Forte Technologies has been at the forefront of driving innovation in cybersecurity solutions.
Over the past two years, eSec Forte Technologies has spearheaded the development of the “DRONA” Series forensic products, which have garnered widespread acclaim from both industry experts and law enforcement agencies. These cutting-edge products, including RF shielding Faraday bags, digital forensic workstations, portable incident response field kits, mini workstations, and forensic lab stations, have revolutionized the landscape of cyber-related investigations.
Team eSec Forte proudly showcasing their award for indigenous forensic hardware development at the FutureCrime Summit.
What sets these products apart is not only their state-of-the-art technology but also their cost-effectiveness, stemming from their indigenous development. This aligns seamlessly with the ethos of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, which seeks to position India as a global manufacturing hub while fostering innovation and self-reliance in strategic sectors.
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At the Future Crime Summit 2024, Lt Col (Dr.) Santosh Khadsare, Vice President (Digital Forensics and Incident Response) of eSec Forte Technologies, accepted the esteemed award from Shri Arun Kumar, ex-IPS, Former DG, Railway Protection Force (RPF). In his remarks, Arun Kumar lauded eSec Forte Technologies for its pioneering contributions to digital forensics and commended its commitment to developing indigenous forensic hardware products—a testament to India’s growing prowess in cybersecurity and technology innovation.
The FutureCrime Summit 2024 served as a hub for advancing dialogue, collaboration, and innovation in the cybersecurity and digital forensics domains. Through initiatives like the ‘Make in India’ campaign and the groundbreaking innovations of companies like eSec Forte Technologies, India is poised to lead the global cybersecurity landscape, driving technological advancements and safeguarding digital ecosystems against evolving threats.
CHECK THE LIST OF ALL THE AWARD WINNERS
| AWARD NAME | AWARDEE |
|---|---|
| Excellence in CYBER INITIATIVE | Odisha Police |
| Excellence in CYBER LAW ENFORCEMENT | Special Task Force (STF), UP Police |
| Excellence in CYBER POLICING | Ankush Mishra, DSP, Uttarakhand Police |
| Excellence in CYBER STRATEGY | Dr. J.M. Vyas, VC, National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) |
| Dr. Gulshan Rai, Former NCSC | |
| Dinesh O Bareja, COO – Open Security Alliance | |
| Excellence in CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT | Bharat Panchal, Discover Financial Services |
| Akshay Garkel, Partner & Leader – Cyber at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP | |
| Excellence in CYBER LAW PRACTICE | Dr. Karnika Seth, Advocate, Supreme Court of India |
| Excellence in ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH | AIIDE Centre of Excellence, Noida |
| Excellence in CYBER CAPACITY BUILDING | K. Venkatesh Murthy, Senior Director, DSCI |
| Moin Shaikh, Sales Director – India, TRINEXIA | |
| Excellence in THREAT INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT | CloudSEK |
| Excellence in COMPUTER FORENSIC SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT | ProDiscover |
| Excellence in INVESTIGATION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT | Innefu Labs |
| Excellence in FORENSIC HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT | eSec Forte Technologies |
| Excellence in CYBER RISK MITIGATION | Smith Gonsalves, Director at CyberSmithSECURE |
| Excellence in FUTURECRIME RESEARCH | Risheek Kumar, Founder, Hackers Pathshala |
| Saumay Srivastava, Threat Intelligence Researcher, OSINT Analyst | |
| Abhirup Guha, Associate VP, TransAsia Soft Tech (INSURTECH) | |
| Excellence in Ethical Hacking | Naveen Singh |
| Excellence in ONLINE CHILD SAFETY PROGRAM | Kaushalya World School |
| Excellence in CYBER FORENSIC RESEARCH | IIMT Group of Colleges |