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Surabaya, IT Journalistic — On Tuesday (03/12), students from the Department of Information Technology (DTI) ITS, who are currently taking the Digital Forensics course, had the opportunity to explore the Digital Forensics Laboratory Division (Bidlabfor) of the East Java Police. This activity aimed to provide students with practical experience in understanding the application of digital forensics in the real world.
The activity began with a welcome by Police Inspector 1, Mr. Setyadi, on the first floor of the East Java Police Headquarters. Afterward, students were directed to the second floor to attend a seminar and knowledge-sharing session. During this opportunity, students were given presentations about the introduction to East Java Police’s Bidlabfor, the application of digital forensics in case handling, and the implemented standard operating procedures (SOP). Various forensic tools used in the investigation process were also explained in detail.
After the seminar, students explored specific rooms in the East Java Police Digital Forensics Laboratory, which consists of a seminar room, audio forensics room, workstation, server room, and staff and meeting rooms on the third floor.
In an interview, Mr. Setyadi expressed his enthusiasm about the ITS students’ visit. “We are very pleased, as I recall this is the second time ITS students have visited regarding the digital forensics course. We are happy because we can share knowledge about our procedures as practitioners in the field of digital forensics at the East Java police, especially when we provide technical assistance to investigators in law enforcement processes,” he said. He also highlighted the importance of student preparation for entering careers in digital forensics, which is increasingly developing. “My message for students, especially ITS students, is that as digital forensics continues to develop, it will certainly impact the expanding work environment because I know this year more digital forensics labs are applying for accreditation to the national accreditation committee, so they will need qualified examiners, competent examiners from higher education institutions like ITS,” he added.
Similar enthusiasm was felt by students who participated in the activity. Della Setyowati, a 7th-semester student from the Digital Forensics Course, shared very positive impressions. “This visit was very exciting, especially at the end of the semester. We had previously studied the theoretical material, and with this visit, we could see firsthand how digital forensics is applied in the field,” she said. Della also added that the most memorable part for her was seeing the forensic rooms that have specific functions according to the type of case being handled, such as the room for handling audio forensics.
Della hopes that similar activities could be conducted more frequently in other courses, as they provide valuable direct experience in preparing students for the workforce. “If possible, visits to places like this could be done more often, especially for relevant courses, so students can learn directly from practical experience,” she said.
The visit of DTI ITS students to the East Java Police’s Bidlabfor provided valuable experience in understanding digital forensics application. By exploring the digital forensics world with experienced practitioners, DTI ITS students not only gained knowledge but also obtained a real picture of the challenges and opportunities in this field. The collaboration between the ITS Department of Information Technology and the East Java Police Digital Forensics Laboratory Division through exploration activities like this is expected to continue developing students’ abilities in analyzing and solving increasingly complex cybercrime cases.