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7th August 2025

The Balance Between Digital Forensic Examiners And Digital Evidence Technicians: Expertise Vs. Efficiency

Can digital forensic labs cut backlogs without cutting corners? Debbie Garner explores how tiered workflows using both examiners and technicians can strike the right balance....

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Forensic Focus Digest, August 08 2025

8th August 2025

Discover what’s new on Forensic Focus – explore the balance between expertise and efficiency in digital forensics, tackle the challenges of multi-jurisdictional investigations, and learn how transforming organisational culture can improve mental health in the field....read more

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More Than Software: Amped Training Teaches You The Science Of Forensic Video And Image Analysis

7th August 2025

Push past button-clicking—Amped Software training teaches the science behind forensic video analysis....read more

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Digital Forensics Round-Up, August 06 2025

6th August 2025

Read the latest DFIR news – starting a digital forensic business, Hashcat v7.0.0, GenAI incident response guidance, cross-border investigation challenges, and more....read more

Podcast Ep. 80 Recap: Empowering Law Enforcement With Nick Harvey From Cellebrite

22nd February 2024

Nick Harvey, a former Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police, discusses his transition from law enforcement to his current role as a Customer Success Manager at Cellebrite. He describes his experience in tackling county lines, a form of organized crime

Sources Of Error In Digital Forensics – A New Paper By Dr Graeme Horsman

21st February 2024

It goes without saying that digital forensics is a high stakes area, and it is therefore crucial for both data and methodology to be as rigorous as possible. Errors in process or in information can be catastrophic – but what

How MSAB Is Managing The Digital Forensics Challenges Of Frontline Policing

21st February 2024

Si: So friends and the enemies, welcome to the Forensic Focus podcast. Owing to the vagaries of the way the sausage factory works, this is actually our first recording for 2024, and we are delighted today to have Alan Platt

Detego Global Unveils The Next Generation Of On-Scene Investigation Tools In Free Webinar

21st February 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to swiftly identify, extract and analyse digital evidence on-scene is crucial for investigators in the military and law enforcement. Recognising this critical need, Detego Global has announced a free webinar on 06

Digital Forensics Round-Up, February 21 2024

21st February 2024

A round-up of this week’s digital forensics news and views: A forensic framework to improve digital image evidence administration in IIoT The extensive growth of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has prompted cyber attackers to commence a variety of attacks

Magnet Virtual Summit 2024 Is Coming Feb 27 – March 7

20th February 2024

Magnet Virtual Summit 2024 is almost here! Save your spot for the virtual DFIR event of the year, taking place February 27 – March 7, which will give you another great chance to catch up on the latest trends and

A Former Detective’s Perspective On Detego Field Triage’s Transformative Impact On ICAC, CSAM And IIOC Investigations

10th May 202419th February 2024

My time as a senior detective in charge of a specialist unit has taught me that successful investigations often require swift and precise action. When it comes to investigating Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), Indecent Images of Children (IIOC) and

From FileVault To T2: How To Deal With Native Apple Encryption

16th February 2024

While Apple’s commitment to user privacy and security remains their priority, the field of computer forensics faces a solid challenge when it comes to extracting evidence from encrypted Apple devices. This article provides comprehensive insights into Apple’s native encryption, covering

Forensic Focus Digest, February 16 2024

16th February 2024

Read our digest of the latest content on the Forensic Focus website, including news, reviews, podcasts, articles, how-to videos and more.

The 5th Annual Digital Forensics For National Security Symposium

15th February 2024

The 5th Annual Digital Forensics for National Security Symposium is coming up, to be held on May 15-16, 2024 (in National Harbor, Maryland). This will involve a combination of the Department of Defence, the intelligence agencies, federal government, academics and

Magnet Forensics Announces Magnet AUTOMATE Essentials, An Easier Way To Start With DFIR Automation

15th February 2024

Digital forensics labs around the world are recognizing the benefits of automation, helping them to accelerate their investigations while improving quality and reducing burden on their staff. Magnet AUTOMATE , Magnet Forensics’ digital forensics automation and orchestration solution, is designed

Detego Global Unveils Game-Changing Xpress HashScan Mode For Faster Forensic Triage

15th February 2024

Detego Global, a provider of digital forensics, case management and endpoint monitoring solutions, has announced the launch of its revolutionary Xpress HashScan Mode, a feature designed to dramatically enhance digital forensic triage capabilities and swift decision making during on-scene and

Chainalysis Report – Ransomware Payments Reach Record High In 2023

14th February 2024

Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis published figures in February indicating that ransomware demands hit a record high of $1bh in 2023, after declining in the previous year. This is, they say, likely to be a conservative estimate, and they continue to

Digital Forensics Round-Up, February 14 2024

14th February 2024

A round-up of this week’s digital forensics news and views: Sources of error in digital forensics The occurrence of errors in forensic practice is inevitable, and whilst we may not feel comfortable with the idea, the truth of it must

Podcast Ep. 77 Recap: Picture Perfect – Using Screenshots And Screen Recording In Mobile Device Investigations

13th February 2024

Rich Frawley from ADF Solutions discusses the use of screenshots and screen recording in mobile device investigations. Screenshots and screen recordings can be used to capture evidence that may not be available through logical acquisitions, allowing investigators to add valuable

Binalyze AIR From Binalyze

16th February 202413th February 2024

Feby Thealma, CEH, CHFI, Head of Blue Team at Protergo, reviews Binalyze AIR version 4.3. There have since been two further releases. Even with the shift back to office-based work, the importance of remote acquisition capabilities in Digital Forensics and Incident