International Science Community Association Research Journal of Computer and Information Technology Sciences 14 1 2026 06 20 A comparative study of Contemporary Cyber Forensics Tools for Digital Investigation 18 22 EN Deshmukh Deepak Kumar 1 School of Studies in Computer Science & I.T., Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India Kumar Sanjay 2 School of Studies in Computer Science & I.T., Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India Kashyap Mukesh 1 S.o.S. in Computer Science & IT, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India Kumar Sanjay 2 S.o.S. in Computer Science & IT, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India Jain Swati 3 Govt. J. Yoganandam Chhattisgarh College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India Thakkar Binita 1 Department of Computer Science, VIVA College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Virar (W), India Yande Shweta 2 Department of Computer Science, VIVA College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Virar (W), India Patil Anuja 3 Department of Computer Science, VIVA College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Virar (W), India > Review Paper 2026 5 7 2026 06 20 The increasing reliance on digital systems has significantly elevated the importance of cyber forensics tools in modern investigations. This study focuses exclusively on the comparative analysis of contemporary cyber forensics tools used across various domains, including data recovery, disk imaging, steganography detection, email investigation, and comprehensive forensic analysis. Tools such as EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, Recuva, FTK Imager, Access Data FTK, EnCase, and Autopsy are examined based on performance, usability, reliability, and investigative applicability. The study adopts a comparative framework to evaluate tool efficiency in handling digital evidence. The findings highlight that each tool serves a specialized purpose, and no single tool can address all forensic requirements effectively. The study emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate tools based on investigation needs and suggests the integration of multiple tools for enhanced forensic outcomes. Copyright@ International Science Community Association