Adoption of Digital Forensic Practice: A Framework Development for Malaysian Organizations

Abstract

The rise in global digitization has made organizations more vulnerable to cyber threats and digital incidents, emphasizing the importance of digital forensics (DF) as a tool for collecting and obtaining reliable digital evidence. Malaysia has seen a 50% increase in cyber incidents among companies in the past year, leading to a higher demand for digital forensics in incident response. However, companies like Desktop Support Project Company (DSPC) struggle to keep up with DF implementation. Their reliance on a central agency for incident response results in inefficiencies and delays. This study investigates the current state of digital forensics in Malaysia, focusing on DSPC. The objective is to create an initial framework for the use of digital forensics. Using the HOT-fit model and Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) frameworks, this study identifies technological, organizational, and human factors as key drivers of DF adoption. The findings aim to provide a theoretical basis for related companies to evaluate DF adoption, enabling decision-makers to enhance the innovation adoption process and improve their ability to manage digital incidents effectively.