Digital Forensics Now

Heather Charpentier & Alexis "Brigs" Brignoni
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Digital Forensics Now

A podcast by digital forensics examiners for digital forensics examiners. Hear about the latest news in digital forensics and learn from researcher interviews with field memes sprinkled in.

  1. 6D AGO

    The "Bear" Essentials of Digital Forensics 🐻

    Send us a text The digital forensics world isn’t slowing down — and neither are we. In this episode, we celebrate Heather’s well-deserved recognition as Cellebrite’s Mentor of the Year 2025. Naturally, there were a few speech mishaps and, somehow, a bear raiding Heather’s bird feeder (yes, actual wildlife). But between the chaos, we get serious about the fast-changing landscape of digital evidence collection. We dig into Amazon’s decision to remove the "do not send voice recordings" setting f...

    1h 14m

  2. MAR 7

    The Iceberg of Digital Evidence: What AI Can't See

    Send us a text The boundary between tool-dependent analysis and true forensic expertise grows increasingly blurred as AI enters the digital forensics landscape. Alexis Brignoni and Heather Charpentier reunite after a month-long hiatus to sound the alarm on a concerning trend: the integration of generative AI into forensic tools without adequate safeguards for verification and validation. Drawing from Stacey Eldridge's firsthand experience, they reveal how AI outputs can be dangerously incons...

    1h 7m

  3. JAN 24

    Mind Matters: Navigating DFIR with Balance

    Send us a text Get ready for a hands-on look at digital forensics and the challenges professionals tackle every day. We share a story about forensic guessing that highlights the importance of testing assumptions and following the evidence to avoid errors. The discussion emphasizes how staying grounded in facts can prevent investigations from going off track. We also highlight advancements in forensic tools and training. Learn about tools like Belkasoft, the UFADE tool for iOS device extractio...

    1h 3m

  4. JAN 3

    New Year, New Discoveries: Diving into Digital Forensics!

    Send us a text Kick off your new year with some forensic fun as we recount our holiday escapades and dive into the latest in digital forensics! Ever wondered how RAM dumps from Android devices can reveal crucial data? We spotlight MSAB's innovative RAMalyzer tool and their new blog series covering RAM from mobile devices. Discover how the digital forensics community is collaborating to propel the field forward, as we share insights from the DF Pulse 2024 Digital Forensic Practitioner S...

    1h 16m

  5. 12/13/2024

    The Gift of Expertise: Why Forensics Matter in the Courtroom

    Send us a text Join us for a holiday-themed episode of Digital Forensics Now, where we blend expert insights with personal stories from the field of digital forensics. This episode delves into cutting-edge tools and techniques for digital forensics. Explore insights from Arsenal on advanced methods for analyzing swap space and memory files. We also share experiences with the Samsung Secure Health Data Parser, highlighting the challenges of decrypting health databases and the critical role of ...

    1h 20m

  6. 11/22/2024

    BFU Data, Forensic Tools, and the Future of Digital Investigations

    Send us a text The latest episode of Digital Forensics Now kicks off with lighthearted banter about Heather's newfound fame in commercials, bringing a fun and relatable start to a tech-heavy discussion. Following the laughs, the conversation shifts to an invigorating recap of Alexis' recent experience at SANS DFIRCON, featuring interactions with digital forensics luminaries like Brian Maloney and Ian Whiffin. Ian's ArtEx tool, which cleverly maps locations for forensic investigations, also ta...

    1h 18m

  7. 11/15/2024

    iOS 18’s Inactivity Reboots Explained: AFU to BFU Transitions with Chris Vance from Magnet Forensics

    Send us a text Join us on the Digital Forensics Now podcast as we explore the details of the iOS 18 inactivity reboot issue with mobile forensics expert Christopher Vance from Magnet Forensics. Chris traces the origins of this challenge back to iOS 17 and explains how unified logs play a key role in diagnosing these system memory resets. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in the inner workings of iOS devices and the unique considerations they present in digita...

    1h 3m

  8. 10/18/2024

    AI in Court: Testimony or Tech-tastrophe?

    Send us a text Could AI in forensic analysis be more of a liability than an asset? Join us as we explore this pressing concern. We kick off this episode with an important update for those dealing with Android extractions. Recent changes to the Android OS and Google Play Store might be causing the Keystore (secrets.json) file to either miss data or not be extracted at all. This brings attention to the vital role decryption keys play in accessing data from mobile devices. Next, we dive i...

    1h 15m
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    A podcast by digital forensics examiners for digital forensics examiners. Hear about the latest news in digital forensics and learn from researcher interviews with field memes sprinkled in.

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    • Creator
      Heather Charpentier & Alexis "Brigs" Brignoni
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      33
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © 2025 Digital Forensics Now Podcast
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      Digital Forensics Now

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