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3rd November 2026

CCTV Review Under Pressure: How S21 CCTV Helps Investigators Find What Matters Faster
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Semantics 21’s Tom Oldroyd shows how S21 CCTV uses offline AI to cut hours of CCTV, body-worn and dash cam footage down to the moments that matter, from face and vehicle search to ANPR, multi-camera sync and redaction....

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Forensics Forward 2026 (Online, November 10): A Global Day Of Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity And Law

Forensics Forward 2026 (Online, November 10): A Global Day Of Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity And Law

3rd November 2026

Registration is now open for Forensics Forward: Cybersecurity, Digital Evidence, and Justice, a one-day online symposium on November 10, 2026, featuring seven expert-led sessions exploring the latest challenges and developments in digital forensics, cybersecurity, and justice - register today!...read more

Forensics Europe Expo 2027 Returns To Excel London With Expanded Opportunities For Forensic Professionals

Forensics Europe Expo 2027 Returns To Excel London With Expanded Opportunities For Forensic Professionals

3rd November 2026

Forensics Europe Expo returns to Excel London on 22–23 June 2027 as part of Public Protection Week, bringing forensic professionals together for expert-led insights, cutting-edge technologies and industry collaboration – register your interest today....read more

How Detego Global’s AI Technology Is Transforming Child Abuse Investigations

How Detego Global’s AI Technology Is Transforming Child Abuse Investigations

2nd November 2026

Discover how AI-powered digital forensics is helping investigators accelerate child abuse investigations, identify critical evidence faster, safeguard victims, and reduce exposure to distressing content with Detego Global’s advanced technology....read more

Forensic Focus Digest, September 18 2026

Discover what’s new on Forensic Focus – explore why forensic imaging is about workflow as much as speed, examine what institutional silence says about DFI well-being, see how semantic search can uncover what keyword searches miss with BelkaGPT, and more.

A Stab Vest Is Protection. DFIR “Resilience” Is Not.

We would never tell a police officer to face a blade with “resilience” instead of body armour, so why do we expect digital forensic investigators to face repeated trauma with little more than resilience to protect them?

Steganos Data Safe Evolves – New Shortcuts for Decryption

Passware Kit now supports password recovery and decryption for Steganos Data Safe v.15 and later, including newer .SHEADER vaults and additional protection options such as 2FA, Emergency Passwords, and USB-stored keys.

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.

Forensic Focus Digest, September 04 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.

Digital Forensics Round-Up, September 02 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.