Recovery of Deleted data and associated metadata from XFS and Btrs File system

based on cyber security

1. SMART INDIA HACKATHON 2024 Problem Statement ID – 1749 Problem Statement Title- Recovery of Deleted Data and Associated Metadata from XFS and Btrfs filesystems Theme- Blockchain & Cybersecurity PS Category- Software Team ID- Team Name – Digital Diagnostics @SIH Idea submission

2. PROJECT : BATCH23 <number> @SIH Idea submission This project aims To enhance the accuracy of forensic data recovery from XFS and Btrfs file systems. Provide automated solutions for efficient recovery of deleted files and associated meta data. Offers an intutive, cross platform tool that simplifies file recovery for investigators and general users. Ensure the integrity of recovered data through checksum validation and hashed based verification. Support forensic investigations with comprehensive reports for documentation and case analysis. Key Features of Project BATCH23 : Cross platform compatibility Comprehensive File recovery Advanced meta data extraction Checksum and hash verified User friendly GUI Automated Reporting Efficient scanning Algorithm Innovation and Uniqueness Cross platform tool : Works across Linux ,windows,macOS and embedded systems. Specialized Focus: Tailored for advanced recovery on XFS and Btrfs file systems. Intuitive GUI: Provides a user friendly interface for navigating and recovering files . Scalability: Efficiently handles data recovery from small to larger-scale systems .

3. TECHNICAL APPROACH <number> @SIH Idea submission

4. @SIH Idea submission <number> IMPACT AND BENEFITS Benefits: Time Efficiency Cost effective solution Comprehensive reporting User friendly reporting Real time analysis Documentation for legal verification Scalable for future need Community engagement Impacts: Improved Forensic Outcome Strengthed legal Procedures Increased efficienty in investigation Adaptation to technological advances Contribution to cybersecurity efforts Strengthened legal processes

5. Project This : The Future is Now <number> @SIH Idea submission Feasibility factors: Technical Feasibility Cross platform development User friendly development Integration capabilities User training Viability factors: Market Demand Cost effectiveness User feedback mechanism Future Aspects of Project BATCH23: Integration of advance technology Cloud and IoT compatibility Enhanced reporting feature Global market penetration Partners and collaboration Global Reach Mobile compatibility Increased customization Idea submission

6. RESEARCH AND REFERENCES <number> @SIH Idea submission References Books: “ Digital forecsic and incident response” by jason lattgen , Matthew pepe, kevin mandia “ practical Digital forensic” by S.A.H.A.G Shanmugam and T.L.A. Lim “ file system Forensic Analysis” by Brain career Articles and Papers: “ Forensic of the Btrfs file system” “ Forensic analysis of XFS file system” “ Digital forensic: A Comprehensive Overview” Online Resources: