The case against the go-bag
Remote digital investigations are transforming how teams collect and analyze evidence, replacing slow on-site methods with faster, more precise workflows.
Content Industry: Enterprise
Evaluating the use of a novel expert system for interpretation of media authentication results
As AI has made fake images and videos much more realistic, it’s getting harder for investigators to tell what’s real, especially when the answer needs to stand up in court. Answers to media authentication questions can generate a lot of complex data for analysis. The team at Magnet Forensics have simplified the process for digital … Continued
Closing the investigative gap in incident response
Most incident response teams are built to detect and contain threats, but not always equipped to fully understand the extent of the threat. This eBook explores the growing investigative gap between alert and answer, where key questions remain: how the attacker got in, what they did, and whether it can be proven. Learn why traditional … Continued
Best cloud investigation tool for enterprise
A cloud investigation tool helps enterprises collect, analyze, and connect cloud and endpoint evidence, giving teams the context they need for faster, more defensible investigations.
Submissions now open to present at Magnet User Summit & Magnet Virtual Summit 2027!
Key insights Magnet User Summit and Magnet Virtual Summit are coming back in 2027 to bring the latest in digital investigations to the community and our call for papers is now open. Magnet Virtual Summit will take place February 8–11, followed by Magnet User Summit in Austin, Texas from March 8–10. These events bring together … Continued
S3:E3 // The burnout equation: Sustaining your SOC and IR teams for the long game
SOC and incident response teams are trained to run toward the fire—but living in constant escalation has a cost.
Drowning in data…Practical cloud storage and data migration strategies
Have you considered cloud storage but don’t know where to start? Worried about being locked into a storage solution with no way of ever getting out? Then this session is for you. Join us to learn about how the Seattle PD effectively manages large amounts of digital data and efficiently moves data from on premise storage systems to the cloud. From policy to technology and operational considerations, this session will highlight how Seattle PD and Magnet Forensics work together to migrate petabytes of digital evidence to the cloud, allowing you to understand the advantages and complexities of cloud storage and data migration, and to build confidence in hosted digital evidence management today and into the future.
What is SOCMINT? Social media intelligence in investigations
Social media intelligence (SOCMINT) involves collecting and analyzing information from social platforms to support investigations. As more daily activity happens online, it has become a key source of insights and context for investigators.
Tackling deepfakes: Let’s focus on authentication, not detection
Explore how deepfake authentication in digital forensics helps prove digital evidence is real, not just detect fakes.
S4:E5 // Millings on Modes – Exploring the other Modes of iOS and Android
Have you ever needed to use Download Mode or Fastboot Mode but weren’t quite sure what they are or when to use them? Or encountered a device in Lost, Disabled, or Lockdown mode and wondered what was happening under the hood?
In this session, we’ll explore the various operating modes available across iOS and Android, along with related protection features such as iOS Stolen Device Protection and Android Advanced Protection Mode. We’ll discuss how these modes and safeguards impact digital investigations — when they can enable access, when they create hurdles, and how they introduce investigative challenges that examiners need to navigate.