Due Diligence, Password Cracking & New Tool Features

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Welcome back to another episode of the Digital Forensics Now podcast! In this episode, we explore the critical need for continuous learning in the field, discuss fascinating forensic tools, showcase UFADE with its new chat capture feature, and engage in a spirited debate on the value of certifications. Get ready to expand your knowledge and stay at the forefront of this ever-evolving industry.

We begin by discussing the intricacies of unconscious and conscious incompetence as outlined in Brett Shavers new article. The episode continues with a detailed demonstration of UFADE, created by Christian Peter highlighting its user-friendly interface and the new chat capture feature. The hosts walk you through the tool's capabilities, showcasing its accessibility and usefulness in digital forensics investigations. From breaking Windows logon passwords using a Raspberry Pi Zero W to exploring the distinction between exploratory and explanatory data analysis, this segment offers a wealth of knowledge and practical insights. We also touch on the value of certifications, sparking a lively debate that challenges conventional wisdom and invites listeners to question the true measure of expertise in the tech industry. Get ready to be engaged in this thought-provoking episode.

Notes-
DFIR Competence: Are you Truly Skilled or Just Fooling Yourself?
https://www.dfir.training/blog/dfir-competence-are-you-truly-skilled-or-just-fooling-yourself

Oxygen Forensics Call for Speakers at the 2024 International User Summit
https://oxygenforensics.com/en/call-for-speakers-user-summit/

UFADE Updates
https://github.com/prosch88/UFADE

P4WNP1 Build
https://lush-seeder-8ab.notion.site/P4WNP1-Build-54ffcdbe7cdf4e74b47861e9bd80f857

SANS Webcast Series
https://www.sans.org/webcasts/demystifying-data-conversion-binary-hexadecimal-decimal-ascii/

Bitlocker on by Default Windows 11
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-11-24h2-will-enable-bitlocker-encryption-for-everyone-happens-on-both-clean-installs-and-reinstalls

ChatGPT 
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666281724001252?dgcid=author