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JERALD BENNY

Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity professional with expertise in mobile and computer forensics, malware analysis, multimedia authentication, and biometric analysis. Strong academic background with hands-on experience in cybercrime investigations and teaching support.

JERALD BENNY

Forensics & Cyber Analyst

HP
88
MP
92
INT
95
STR
78

ABOUT · Profile

▸ STATS

CLASSDigital Forensics
LOCATIONAlappuzha, Kerala
M.SC. GPA8.41 / 10.0
B.SC. GPA7.86 / 10.0
STATUS● ACTIVE
ENGLISHCEFR C1 · Advanced
PUBS4 Entries

▸ EDUCATION SCROLLS

M.Sc. Forensic Science

CUSAT, Kerala

2023–2025 · CGPA 8.41

Fingerprint & Questioned Documents

B.Sc. Forensic Science

Aditya Degree College, AP

2019–2022 · CGPA 7.86

Higher Secondary

St. Mary's HSS, Kerala

Kerala State Board · 83%

Secondary (CBSE)

Bishop Kurialacherry, Kerala

CBSE · 94%

EXPERIENCE · Quest Log

BA

Business Analyst – Digital Forensics

● ACTIVE

Innefu Labs, Chennai

▸ May 2026 – Present

  • Assisted in digital forensic workflow analysis and requirement documentation.
  • Coordinated with technical teams for validation and enhancement of cyber investigation solutions.
CE

Cyber Expert – Digital & Mobile Forensics

● ACTIVE

Cyber Crime Wing (CCW), Chennai

▸ September 2025 – Present · Empaneled

  • Empaneled expert for digital and mobile forensic examination of electronic evidence on case-to-case basis.
AP

Assistant Professor

COMPLETED

Centre of Excellence in Digital Forensic (CoEDF), Chennai

▸ November 2025 – April 2026

  • Delivered classes for undergraduate programs in Forensic Science and Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity.
  • Managed academic coordination as ERP Coordinator and Exam Coordinator.
TR

Trainee – Cyber Division

COMPLETED

Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science (SIFS), Delhi

▸ May 2025 – November 2025

  • Performed smartphone and computer forensic extractions & analysis.
  • Conducted malware static analysis and identified malicious artifacts.
  • Handled multimedia analysis including image, audio, and video authentication & enhancement.
  • Worked on facial recognition using biometric and facial feature analysis.
  • Delivered training sessions (online & offline) for interns and students.

▸ INTERNSHIP DUNGEONS CLEARED

State FSL TrivandrumDistrict FSL AlappuzhaCyber Police Station AlappuzhaFingerprint BureauPhotographic BureauDistrict Police Office Alappuzha

EXPERTISE · Skills

FORENSIC TOOLS

AutopsyFTK ImagerCellebrite UFEDPhysical AnalyzerVolatilityMAGNET AXIOMOxygen ForensicMOBILeditXRYRecuvaFRED WorkstationWiresharkNmapKali LinuxArgus

MULTIMEDIA ANALYSIS

Amped FiveAmped AuthenticateAudacityPraatImage AuthenticationVideo AnalysisAudio ForensicsFacial RecognitionBiometric Analysis

CORE COMPETENCIES

Machine LearningDeep LearningPythonBlockchain (basics)OSINTMalware AnalysisExplainable AIDeepfake DetectionPhotography

DOCUMENT EXAMINATION

Fingerprint ExaminationQuestioned DocumentsUV-Vis SpectroscopyFTIRVSCESDARUVISHandwriting ExamSecurity Features

PROJECTS · Field Missions

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GENDER IN EVERY RIDGE

▸ M.SC. DISSERTATION · ML + DEEP LEARNING

AI-powered fingerprint gender classification using Machine Learning and Deep Learning. Explored pattern-based prediction from fingerprint ridge structures.

⌨ NO REPO YET
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FILE INTEGRITY VERIFIER (FIV)

▸ PYTHON TOOL · DIGITAL FORENSICS

Python-based digital forensics tool for multi-hash forensic verification with PDF/TXT reporting and tamper detection capabilities.

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OSINT PROFILER

▸ INTELLIGENCE TOOL · OPEN SOURCE

Open-source intelligence tool for collecting, analysing, and organizing publicly available digital information from multiple online sources.

⌨ ALL REPOS ON GITHUB

PUBLICATIONS · Codices

▸ CHAPTER PUBLICATION

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Deepfake Image Detection in Digital Forensics: An Explainable AI Approach

Forensic Reflections Volume II — Krino Forensics

ISBN 978-81-69026-50-5

📖 VIEW CHAPTER

▸ ARTICLES

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Mobile Forensics: The Hurdles of Physical Extraction from Today's Smartphones

FORENSICS Magazine — Aditya College of Forensics & Cyber Security

June–July 2025

📎 READ
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Scientific Examination of Image Manipulation: A Forensic Evaluation with Amped Authenticate

FORENSICS Magazine

August–September 2025

📎 READ
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OSINT in Forensics: Turning Public Data into Court-Ready Intelligence

FORENSICS Magazine

December 2025 – January 2026

📎 READ

CERTIFICATIONS · Badges

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

ISC2 Learn

Google Cybersecurity

Coursera

OCI 2025 AI Foundations

Oracle University

Ethical Hacking

NPTEL · IIT Kharagpur

OSForensics Triage Cert

PassMark Software

Intro to Generative AI

Google Cloud

Cybersecurity Educator (CCEP)

Red Team Leaders

Dark Web, Anonymity & Crypto

EC-Council

Phishing Prevention Specialist

Hack & Fix

Tata Cybersecurity Simulation

Forage

Diploma – Digital Forensics

Alison

CISCO – Cybersecurity Essentials

Cisco Networking Academy

CISCO – Intro to Cybersecurity

Cisco Networking Academy

CISCO – Learn-A-Thon

Cisco Networking Academy

Forensic Accounting & Fraud

West Virginia University

Digital Forensic Tools Training

Vethnix Cyber & Forensics

Ethical Hacking Starter

Offenso Hackers Academy

Photography Basics & Beyond

Michigan State University

Cybersecurity

Skill India Digital Hub

Autopsy Basics & Hands-On

8-Hour Program

ACHIEVEMENTS · Feats

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IASR International Conference 2025

Organizing Committee Member — 16th edition of this international forensic science conference.

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Forensic Exhibitions — CUSAT

Organized forensic science exhibitions at CUSAT & Centre for Science in Society. Recognized in local media.

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Science Day Exhibition 2024

Organized Forensic Science Exhibition as part of Science Day at Centre for Integrated Studies, CUSAT.

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Chemistry Dept Exhibition 2025

Organized Forensic Science Exhibition in the Department of Chemistry, CUSAT.

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CEFR C1 — Advanced English

Achieved C1 Advanced level in the British Council EnglishScore Core Skills test.

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AI & Blockchain Elective — CUSAT

Completed Inter-Department Elective on AI and Blockchain Technology at the Centre for Budget Studies, CUSAT.

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International Conference — MES College

Participated in an International Conference organized by MES College, Mannarkaud, Palakkad.

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NDPS Workshop — Kerala Police Academy

Participated in a Workshop on NDPS organized by Kerala Police Academy, Thrissur.

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International Forensic Conference

Participated in International Forensic Conference organized by Aditya Degree College, Surampalam.

CONTACT · Message

Open to collaborations in digital forensics, cybersecurity research, and cyber investigations. Currently active as Business Analyst at Innefu Labs & empaneled Cyber Expert at CCW Chennai.

EMAIL

jeraldbenny6@gmail.com

LOCATION

Alappuzha, Kerala, India

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▸ ONLINE GUILD HALLS

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LINKEDIN

linkedin.com/in/jerald-benny

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GITHUB

github.com/jeraldbenny

▸ CURRENT GUILDS

Innefu LabsCyber Crime Wing

▸ DIRECT MESSAGE

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