Forensic Falcon-NEO From Logicube

Reviewed by John (Zeke) Thackray, Churchill Fellow, FSS Dip. The objective of this article is to share an independent review and actual hands-on, in the field experience when gathering evidence using the Logicube Forensic Falcon®- NEO. The most important phase

MacQuisition From BlackBag Technologies

Reviewed by Scar de Courcier, Forensic Focus BlackBag Technologies was co-founded by Ben Charnota and Derrick Donnelly – both ex-Apple employees who also happen to come from law enforcement backgrounds. With their combined experience, it’s no wonder BlackBag is a

SQLite Forensics by Paul Sanderson

Reviewed by Scar de Courcier, Forensic Focus SQLite forensics is an important part of many digital forensic investigations. Most smartphones and computer operating systems use SQLite, with each device often including hundreds of databases. Despite this extreme proliferation, SQLite forensics

Mobile Forensics – Advanced Investigative Strategies

by Oleg Afonin & Vladimir Katalov Reviewed by Scar de Courcier, Forensic Focus Mobile forensics is a growing subsection of digital forensic investigation. With the proliferation of devices, applications and operating systems available nowadays, it’s increasingly becoming a vital and

MOBILedit Forensic Express From Compelson

MOBILedit Forensic Express is a mobile forensic solution from Compelson, who have been in the digital forensics market since 1996. In 2013 Forensic Express was created, and it’s now their most popular application due to its ability to quickly check

Digital Evidence Investigator From ADF Solutions

Reviewed by Scar de Courcier, Forensic Focus. ADF Solutions’ Digital Evidence Investigator (DEI) reduces the workload on digital forensic analysts by providing a fast, scalable solution for field triage and investigative tasks. The installation process is very straightforward: you will

XEC Director From MSAB

Reviewed by Scar de Courcier, Forensic Focus. MSAB was founded in 1984 and originally focused on helping the police to solve cases. Over the years the company has pioneered mobile forensics, with their flagship XRY product paving the way for

MacQuisition 2017 From BlackBag Technologies

Reviewed by David Flynn, Forensic Examiner for the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office, Greenville, North Carolina. MacQuisition has been the go-to tool for acquisition of Apple computers for quite some time. With the most recent changes in the methods of acquiring

Oxygen Forensic Detective From Oxygen Forensics

Reviewed by Miroslav Klarica, CEO at Detective Agency Mreza, Croatia The selection of a multifunctional tool for mobile forensics is the key for successful investigation. Private investigations, no matter if they are about love infidelities, missing persons or asocial behavior

BlackLight From BlackBag

Reviewed by Azeem – Cyber Security Professional Background I had no idea just how tightly BlackLight would grab onto my attention and then keep its hold. Yet, here I am. While I’ve heard positive feedback from people in the information

Windows OS Training From AccessData

Reviewed by Scar de Courcier, Forensic Focus From the 6th-8th of December 2016, AccessData ran a Windows course in a training centre overlooking Trafalgar Square in London, UK. The aim of the course was to familiarise forensic investigators with the

Windows 10 Live Online Training From AccessData

Reviewed by Scar de Courcier, Forensic Focus From the 1st to the 3rd of November 2016, AccessData ran a live online training course to help forensic investigators understand the specific challenges presented by Windows 10, and how they can be

Practical Forensic Imaging

by Bruce Nikkel Reviewed by Scar de Courcier, Forensic Focus Any book that begins with a foreword by Eoghan Casey is almost guaranteed to be a vital and immensely useful read in the field of digital forensics, and Practical Forensic

Advanced FTK Training From AccessData

Reviewed by Azeem – Cyber Security Professional At the end of the three-day, instructor-led AccessData Advanced FTK (Forensic Toolkit) class, students have been exposed to and trained in the effective use of advanced analysis with FTK, FTK Imager, Password Recovery

Oxygen Forensic Detective From Oxygen Forensics

Reviewed by K. Gus Dimitrelos CEO – Cyber Forensics 360 Opening the Oxygen Forensic Detective Dongle packaging I did not expect my forensics world of 20 years and counting to change so quickly. As a retired Secret Service agent, I

Mobile Forensic Investigations

by Lee Reiber Reviewed by Scar de Courcier, Forensic Focus The subtitle of this book is A Guide to Evidence Collection, Analysis and Presentation – a grand aim considering the scope of the subject matter. ‘Mobile devices’ these days is