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15th September 2026

The Excluded Evidence Problem Semantics 21 Is Exposing

A completed import does not guarantee complete visibility. Semantics 21 explains why investigators need to test for hidden blind spots and keep every file visible, accountable and available for review....

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Forensic Imaging Is A Workflow Problem, Not Just A Speed Problem

15th September 2026

Atola TaskForce 2 helps forensic labs reduce imaging backlogs by combining fast parallel acquisition, automation, smarter workflows, and high-speed connectivity to keep evidence moving....read more

The Sound Of Silence – What Institutional Silence On DFI Well-Being Actually Tells Us

10th September 2026

When six organisations receive evidence that one in five digital forensic investigators meet the clinical threshold for suicidal or self-harm ideation, and only one responds, what does that silence say about who is looking out for the profession?...read more

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Atola Boot Image Enables Forensic Acquisition Without Removing Internal Drives

9th September 2026

Atola Technology introduces Atola Boot Image, a free bootable environment designed for forensic acquisition when removing a drive from the host computer is difficult, risky or impossible....read more

How S21 VisionX Helps Investigators Look For The Victim Behind The Category Label

8th September 2026

Categorisation tells investigators what they’re looking at, but victim identification depends on seeing the details, patterns and connections beyond the label. Discover how Semantics 21 is helping investigative teams look further.

Forensic Focus Digest, September 04 2026

4th September 2026

Discover what’s new on Forensic Focus – explore practical ways to tackle forensic backlogs with Atola Technology, learn best practices for AI-assisted investigations with Cellebrite, and more.

“The Skills And Resilience To Do One Of The Hardest Jobs In Policing” — Why This DFIR Recruitment Language Gets The Evidence Wrong

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Does recruiting for “resilience” risk putting responsibility in the wrong place? Paul Gullon-Scott looks at what the evidence says about digital forensic well-being, workload and organisational support, and why the language we use matters.

Belkasoft Named A Major Player In The IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Digital Forensics Platforms 2026 Vendor Assessment

3rd September 2026

Belkasoft has been named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Digital Forensics Platforms 2026 Vendor Assessment – a milestone that reflects the maturity of Belkasoft X and the company’s continued innovation in AI-powered digital forensics.

Cellebrite Genesis: Turn Digital Evidence Into Actionable Leads In Minutes

3rd September 2026

See how Cellebrite Genesis uses agentic AI to help enterprise investigative teams cut through complex digital evidence, uncover connections, and move from data to actionable leads in minutes.

Digital Forensics Round-Up, September 02 2026

2nd September 2026

Read the latest DFIR news – SANS AI frameworks for DFIR, AI hackathon tools, investigator well-being, macOS unlock artifacts, cross-platform log analysis, Apple Health forensics, and more.

Semantics 21 Asks The Uncomfortable Question Every Review Team Should Be Asking

2nd September 2026

If your forensic tool isn’t showing you every file in a case, how can you be sure you’re investigating the full picture? See how S21 VisionX keeps difficult, damaged and excluded material visible to investigators.

Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference Returns To San Diego October 20–22, 2026

1st September 2026

Join the DFIR community in San Diego, October 20–22, 2026, for the Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference – three days of expert-led education, emerging technologies, hands-on insights, and valuable industry networking.

Belkasoft X 2.12 Introduces Offline Translation For DFIR Investigations

31st August 2026

Belkasoft previews offline translation in Belkasoft X. BelkaGPT will translate chats, SMS, and artifact text in more than 100 languages, entirely on the examiner machine.

Walk A Mile In Their Shoes: The Hidden World Of The Digital Forensic Investigator

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What happens when disturbing material in a CSAM investigation has to be read, not viewed? Paul Gullon-Scott examines the psychological impact of messages, descriptions and AI prompts on digital forensic investigators.

How Semantics 21 Are Using Global Intelligence To Pre-Categorise Up To 70% Of Investigations

26th August 2026

No case should remain an island. S21 VisionX connects investigators to more than 3.7 billion contributed records, helping surface cross-case intelligence, reduce repeat review and bring critical connections forward faster.

Digital Forensics Round-Up, August 26 2026

26th August 2026

Read the latest DFIR news – OpenAI forensic artifacts, Apple Screen Time evidence, RAM-based location analysis, AI-assisted investigations, forensic imaging bottlenecks, and more.

10 Best Practices For AI-Assisted Investigations: A Guide For Legal And Compliance Teams

24th August 2026

Cellebrite shares 10 best practices for faster, safer, and more defensible AI-assisted investigations, with a focus on governance, traceability, and human oversight.

Speed Against The Backlog: What’s Slowing You Down And How To Fix It

24th August 2026

When every hour counts, imaging speed matters – explore the practical factors that can slow forensic acquisitions and learn how the right hardware, network setup and automation can help tackle growing backlogs.

Forensic Focus Digest, August 21 2026

21st August 2026

Discover what’s new on Forensic Focus – explore UK police well-being funding, BitLocker decryption, protecting investigators working on child safeguarding cases, and more.

Impact, Coping And Support – Further Reflections From The DFIR Well-Being Study

20th August 2026

What does repeated exposure to traumatic digital evidence really do to investigators? Phil Anderson returns to the Forensic Focus Podcast to unpack more findings from the international well-being study.