Blockchain-Based Digital Evidence Integrity Verification System

The objective of this project is to develop a blockchain-based system to ensure digital evidence integrity. By recording evidence hashes on a blockchain ledger, the system guarantees tamper-proof verification and enhances trust in digital forensic investigations.

Study the fundamentals of blockchain technology and distributed ledgers.

Research challenges in maintaining digital evidence integrity.

Design a system that generates cryptographic hash values of evidence files.

Implement a lightweight blockchain simulation to store hash records.

Develop verification functionality to compare stored hashes with current file hashes.

Create an interface for evidence registration and validation.

Ensure secure authentication and transaction logging.

Test system reliability against simulated tampering attempts.

Evaluate the performance and scalability of the blockchain module.

Document benefits and limitations of blockchain in digital forensics.