Forensic Focus

Sep 26 2024 91 ep. 41 mins 115
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Digital forensics discussion for computer forensics, DFIR and eDiscovery professionals. Visit Forensic Focus at forensicfocus.com for more.

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The Impact Of AI On Video Forensics: Insights From Amped Software

Sep 26 2024 49 mins  
Martino Jerian, CEO of Amped Software, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss AI’s impacts on video forensics. In this episode, Martino delves into the growing role of artificial intelligence in automating forensic processes, as well as the benefits and challenges it brings to the field. He shares insights on how AI is reshaping image and video enhancement, deepfake detectio

The Impact Of Traumatic Material On Well-Being in DFIR

Sep 19 2024 56 mins  
Paul Gullon-Scott BSc MA MSc MSc FMBPSS joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss the mental health challenges faced by digital forensic investigators (DFIs), particularly in relation to secondary traumatic stress (STS). He explains how exposure to distressing content, such as child sexual abuse material (CSAM), can lead to burnout, anxiety, and depression. Drawing on his many ye

Is There A Mental Health Crisis In Digital Forensics?

Aug 15 2024 63 mins  
Content warning - this episode discusses suicidal feelings. Prof. Sarah Morris joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss the critical topic of mental health within the digital forensics field. The conversation covers the impact of traumatic content on analysts, the gaps in mental health support services, and the challenges faced by the industry due to work-related stress. The epi

Combating The Rise Of AI-Generated Child Exploitation Material With Heather Barnhart

Jul 23 2024 51 mins  
Heather Barnhart from Cellebrite joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss combating the rise of AI-generated child exploitation material. Heather shares her extensive experience and insights on the impact of AI and deepfakes on investigations, the challenges faced by law enforcement worldwide, and the importance of education in combating digital crimes. Heather also emphasizes t

Unlocking The Power Of Digital Forensics Training And Certification With Magnet Forensics

Jul 16 2024 62 mins  
Chuck Cobb from Magnet Forensics joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss training and certification. Chuck delves into his extensive background, including his tenure in law enforcement and over a decade of experience in forensic training at both Guidance Software and Magnet. He emphasizes the evolution of forensic training, particularly highlighting the challenges and opportuni

Setting The Standard For Image And Video Forensics In The US With Amped Software

Jul 05 2024 44 mins  
Blake Sawyer from Amped Software joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss video and image forensics in the US. He shares insights on the challenges of working with low-quality CCTV footage and how Amped Software has grown and been adopted in the US market. The conversation delves into the role of the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE) in developing best practic

AI-Powered License Plate Reading With Amped DeepPlate

Apr 29 2024 38 mins  
Marco Fontani joins the Forensic Focus podcast to discuss Amped Software’s latest AI-powered tool, DeepPlate. DeepPlate is a deep learning system designed to read license plates affected by common issues introduced by surveillance systems, making it a valuable asset for forensic video analysts. Marco provides an in-depth overview of DeepPlate, explaining how it currently supports

Cyber Scandals And When (Not) To Trust Computers

Apr 10 2024 60 mins  
Join Si and Desi for another episode of the Forensic Focus Podcast. This week, they discuss the lack of transparency and potential misrepresentation in the cybersecurity industry, particularly regarding the use of open-source tools by companies and the questionable interpretation of data and statistics in marketing and advertising. The conversation also delves into the implications

Kickstarting Your Digital Forensics Cybersecurity Career

Mar 28 2024 58 mins  
Sophie Powell joins Si and Desi on the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss various topics including her recent participation in a TryHackMe webinar, the challenges of applying for graduate schemes, and the relevance of the Cyber 9/12 competition to her career in cybersecurity. They also touch on the psychology of conspiracy theories and the implications of deepfake technology. 00:00

How Cado Security Is Revolutionizing Forensics And Incident Response For The Cloud

Mar 11 2024 45 mins  
Chris Doman, Co-Founder of Cado Security, joins the Forensic Focus podcast to discuss cloud forensics and incident response. Cado Security provides cloud-based software for collecting and analyzing forensic evidence in cloud environments. Chris discusses the challenges of cloud forensics, such as the constantly changing nature of cloud environments and the need to standardize and