One truth I’ve been emphasizing a lot lately at conferences and talks is just how important digital forensics has become. When I first started in this field over 20 years ago with the Metro Nashville Police Department, digital forensics was more of a nice-to-have. If we could get to a phone or computer, great—it might help move a case along. But it wasn’t considered essential.
The latest evolution of Magnet Review is here with a powerful new feature to help you and your investigative teams work smarter and faster: Intelligent Search. With Intelligent Search, our new Magnet AI-powered search tool, you can surface more meaningful leads from thousands of media files and chat threads in seconds. Combined with major performance enhancements — including an 84% boost in ingestion speed! — you’re sure to spend less time waiting and more time uncovering the truth.
Portable Case is celebrated for its straightforward, intuitive interface. Many digital forensic review tools overwhelm users with excessive tabs, making navigation feel complicated and disjointed.
As we wrap up season 3 of Mobile Unpacked, let’s take a look at our biggest artifact ‘wish list’ in investigations and how they can be our own holiday presents in our cases. In this episode we’ll explore the core components of 12 of our favorite artifacts that deserve their own time in the spotlight.
While artificial intelligence may be at the cutting edge of digital forensics, humans are still responsible for the creation of AI enabled tools.
In digital investigations, time isn’t just a factor — it’s the framework that holds the story together. In this episode, A Tale of Two Timelines, our hosts explore how timeline analysis serves as the backbone of both Incident Response and Digital Forensics.
From the urgency of containment to the precision of post-mortem analysis, timelines illuminate what happened, when, and how. On the IR side, Doug demonstrates a streamlined workflow that transforms triage collections into unified, event-driven timelines — automating artifact extraction and correlation to reveal patterns of compromise and recovery.
Then, shifting to the forensic lens, Jeff highlights advanced case analysis workflows that visualize activity chronologies, isolate pivotal moments, and export structured data for cross-case correlation. The result: a single cohesive view that bridges rapid response and in-depth examination.
By combining real-time event triage with deep forensic correlation, A Tale of Two Timelines shows how investigators can achieve a clearer picture, faster — and gain a decisive investigative edge.
This February, Magnet Virtual Summit is back, and set to spark a revolution in digital investigations. We are going through an incredible transformation period, and this is your chance to stay ahead of the latest challenges and opportunities with knowledge from experts and peers. On February 23-26, over 50 of the top names in the … Continued
This challenge is a fantastic, gamified opportunity for professional development, allowing you to rigorously test your digital forensics skills.
Mobile devices can contain a wealth of digital evidence. This includes data that reveals a user’s location, communications, intent, and identity.
Mobile apps are central to how users interact with their devices—and they leave behind a rich trail of forensic evidence. In this episode of Mobile Unpacked, we’ll explore the full lifecycle of an app: how it gets installed, how to trace its origin, monitor its usage, and uncover what remains even after it’s been deleted. Whether you’re investigating user behavior or uncovering hidden data, understanding app artifacts is key to unlocking mobile evidence.
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