Digital Forensics Now
Heather Charpentier & Alexis "Brigs" Brignoni
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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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S3E5 The AI Investigative Framework Interview with Heather Barnhart
Send us Fan Mail AI is becoming more common in digital forensics, but the biggest danger is people trusting it too much. Heather Barnhart discusses a framework that helps examiners assess when AI is…
Truth Crime Forensics
Send us Fan Mail“The tool said” might be the fastest way to lose a jury. Recorded live at IACIS, we sit down with Stacy Eldridge and Becky Passmore of Parsing The Truth One Bite At A Time, two former…
S3E3 Live From the MSAB Digital Summit 2026!
Send us Fan MailTool output can look authoritative while still being dangerously easy to misread, and we’ve both seen how fast that goes sideways when a case hits court. Live from the MSAB Digital…
S3E2 From Wins to Wishlists: Digital Forensics Year in Review
Send us Fan MailA blue jay, a busted feeder, and a brand-new camera set the tone, but only briefly. We kick off the new year with updates from the Florida ICAC conference, including firsthand…
S3E1 Brett Shavers Blogging Extravaganza!
Send us Fan MailThis episode digs into the habits that actually hold up: learning from CTF wins and post-event reviews, exploring scholarships and Reno trainings that build technical muscle, and…
S3 Blogs, blogs & blogs!
Send us Fan MailA baby camel, a high-speed chase, and a heartfelt tribute set the stage for a season opener that is equal parts human and hard-nosed.We pause to honor Mark Baker, mentor, officer, and…
DFN: 2nd Anniversary
Send us Fan MailWe celebrate our two-year podcast anniversary and discuss the importance of thorough case preparation for CSAM cases, courtroom experience, and extracting evidence from iOS devices.•…
S2E14 From Cryptic Apps to Clickable Maps: Making Sense of Digital Evidence
Send us Fan MailWe're back! After a short break we are back to discuss the growing crossover between real-world events and digital evidence in court cases, highlighting how device data can make or…
S2E13 Techno, Timeline, and Training Truths
Send us Fan MailWe kick off this episode with highlights from the Techno Security Conference, our 80s-themed outfits, packed LEAPP labs, AI panel discussions, and great conversations with friends and…
S2E12 Every Breath You Take, Every Swipe You Make—Your iPhone’s Logging It
Send us Fan MailApple devices are constantly recording user activity, yet few forensic examiners are making use of the vast amount of data these systems quietly generate. Apple's Unified Logs and…
S2E11 Stomping Grounds: Digital Forensics at IACIS 2025
Send us Fan MailThe Digital Forensics Now podcast brings together the core LEAPPs developer team for a candid, unscripted conversation about mobile forensics, legal challenges, and the future of…
S2E10 The "Bear" Essentials of Digital Forensics 🐻
Send us Fan MailThe 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.…
S2E9 The Iceberg of Digital Evidence: What AI Can't See
Send us Fan MailThe boundary between tool-dependent analysis and true forensic expertise grows increasingly blurred as AI enters the digital forensics landscape. Alexis Brignoni and Heather…
S2E8 Mind Matters: Navigating DFIR with Balance
Send us Fan MailGet 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…
New Year, New Discoveries: Diving into Digital Forensics!
Send us Fan MailKick 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…
S2E6 The Gift of Expertise: Why Forensics Matter in the Courtroom
Send us Fan MailJoin 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…
S2E5 BFU Data, Forensic Tools, and the Future of Digital Investigations
Send us Fan MailThe 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…
iOS 18’s Inactivity Reboots Explained: AFU to BFU Transitions with Chris Vance from Magnet Forensics
Send us Fan MailJoin 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.…
AI in Court: Testimony or Tech-tastrophe?
Send us Fan MailCould 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…
Awareness Unlocks Discovery: Knowing It Exists is the First Step to Finding It
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we discuss the latest blogs and training opportunities available to keep you at the forefront of digital forensics.We’ll then dive into the release of iOS 18 and its impact…
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Digital Forensics Now has published 44 episodes since August 2023, covering topics in Technology.
Digital Forensics Now is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 9m.
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