Cryptography in Forensic Science and Forensic Examination: History and Current State
https://doi.org/10.30764/1819-2785-2025-2-6-21
Abstract
This article makes an attempt to pay tribute to the contribution of forensic scientists to the theory and practice of using cryptography. It considers publications on cryptography issues of the founders of forensic science – Antonio Cospi, Hans Gross, Edmond Locard and a number of domestic forensic scientists. The importance of these publications for the development of forensic science and forensic activities is shown as well as the interrelation of forensic science and examination with cryptography under present-day conditions.
About the Authors
Sh. N. Khaziev
The Russian Federal Centre of Forensic Science named after professor A.R. Shlyakhov of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation; Joint Stock Company “Research and Production Company “Kryptonite”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Khaziev Shamil Nikolaevich – Doctor of Law, Principal Researcher at the Forensic Research Methodology Department; Academic Advisor to the General Director
Moscow 101000
Moscow 115114
A. N. Shtokhov
Joint Stock Company “Research and Production Company “Kryptonite”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Shtokhov Aleksander Nikolaevich – Deputy General Director
Moscow 115114
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Khaziev Sh.N., Shtokhov A.N. Cryptography in Forensic Science and Forensic Examination: History and Current State. Theory and Practice of Forensic Science. 2025;20(2):6-21. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30764/1819-2785-2025-2-6-21
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