Exploring the Role of Dew Computing in Enhancing Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics: A Systematic Literature Review

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has precipitated the emergence of sophisticated cyberthreats, which evolve with time. The evolution of these threats demands innovative solutions applied in cybersecurity and digital forensics to improve data security and incidence response. This paper presents a systematic literature survey conducted on dew computing architectures, which integrates local computing capabilities with cloud resources to create a hybrid framework that enhances data accessibility, data security, and digital forensic analysis. By allowing devices to operate independently of constant internet connectivity, dew computing addresses significant challenges faced by traditional cloud computing architectures, such as latency and data vulnerability during transmission. The main objective of this paper was to study how dew computing architectures can enhance real-time data processing, data protection, data integrity, and enhance digital evidence acquisition. Furthermore, this paper discusses the challenges and limitations associated with implementing dew computing, including technical barriers and privacy concerns. The research survey findings suggest that dew computing offers a promising approach to mitigating cybersecurity risks and provides digital forensic investigators with the tools necessary for effective investigations.