Forensic Focus

Jan 23 2025 95 ep. 42 mins 116
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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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Inside The Minds Of CSAM Investigators With Prof. Patrick Brady

Jan 23 2025 74 mins  
Professor Patrick Brady, a criminal justice and criminology professor at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to share his research on the mental health challenges faced by digital forensic investigators, particularly those handling child sexual abuse material (CSAM) cases. Drawing from personal experiences and years of study, Professor Brad

Crypto Crime - No Such Thing?

Dec 20 2024 63 mins  
Nick Furneaux, a renowned figure in digital forensics and cryptocurrency investigations, joins the Forensic Focus podcast. He shares his journey into the world of digital forensics, his work on covert data extraction tools, and his development of expertise in memory and cryptocurrency forensics. The conversation explores Nick's new book, 'There's No Such Thing as Crypto Crime,' and

Detecting AI Fakes: Forensic Image Analysis With Cellebrite

Dec 16 2024 55 mins  
Heather and Jared Barnhart from Cellebrite join the Forensic Focus Podcast to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and digital forensics. This insightful episode dives into detecting AI-generated imagery, combating misinformation, and addressing challenges posed by deepfakes. They discuss advancements in tools like Cellebrite's Media Origin, the importance of metadat

How To Solve Digital Forensics' Biggest Challenges With Oxygen Forensics

Dec 04 2024 60 mins  
Matt Finnegan from Oxygen Forensics joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to share his journey into digital forensics, starting with his military background. He talks about what it’s like working with mobile devices, the challenges of keeping up with ever-changing smartphone security, and his role as a Solutions Architect. Matt also provides insights on the state of mobile forensics t

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