Best MSAB Podcasts (2024)

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Combating The Rise Of AI-Generated Child Exploitation Material With Heather Barnhart 51:41

1h ago51:41

51:41

Heather Barnhart from Cellebrite joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss combating the rise of AI-generated child exploitation material. Heather shares her extensive experience and insights on the impact of AI and deepfakes on investigations, the challenges faced by law enforcement worldwide, and the importance of education in combating digital…

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Unlocking The Power Of Digital Forensics Training And Certification With Magnet Forensics 1:02:56

17d ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Chuck Cobb from Magnet Forensics joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss training and certification. Chuck delves into his extensive background, including his tenure in law enforcement and over a decade of experience in forensic training at both Guidance Software and Magnet. He emphasizes the evolution of forensic training, particularly highlig…

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Setting The Standard For Image And Video Forensics In The US With Amped Software 44:10

8d ago44:10

44:10

Blake Sawyer from Amped Software joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss video and image forensics in the US. He shares insights on the challenges of working with low-quality CCTV footage and how Amped Software has grown and been adopted in the US market. The conversation delves into the role of the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence …

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Forensic Fix Episode 16 37:47

2M ago37:47

37:47

Takeaways The well-being and welfare of officers and staff dealing with child sexual abuse cases is the greatest challenge in law enforcement. Technology companies need to prioritize child protection and invest in preventing abuse rather than just identifying and reporting it. The internet has transformed child abuse in a negative way, but it also …

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AI-Powered License Plate Reading With Amped DeepPlate 38:17

3M ago38:17

38:17

Marco Fontani joins the Forensic Focus podcast to discuss Amped Software’s latest AI-powered tool, DeepPlate. DeepPlate is a deep learning system designed to read license plates affected by common issues introduced by surveillance systems, making it a valuable asset for forensic video analysts. Marco provides an in-depth overview of DeepPlate, expl…

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Forensic Fix Episode 15 45:51

3M ago45:51

45:51

Celebrating Success: The Annual Gala of Child Rescue Coalition Recognizing Excellence: Awards for Instructors and Investigators Child Rescue Coalition (CRC) is a nonprofit organization that rescues children from sexual abuse by providing technology to law enforcement agencies free of charge. CRC's technology helps identify, arrest, and prosecute ch…

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Cyber Scandals And When (Not) To Trust Computers 1:00:18

3M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Join Si and Desi for another episode of the Forensic Focus Podcast. This week, they discuss the lack of transparency and potential misrepresentation in the cybersecurity industry, particularly regarding the use of open-source tools by companies and the questionable interpretation of data and statistics in marketing and advertising. The conversation…

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Kickstarting Your Digital Forensics Cybersecurity Career 58:04

4M ago58:04

58:04

Sophie Powell joins Si and Desi on the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss various topics including her recent participation in a TryHackMe webinar, the challenges of applying for graduate schemes, and the relevance of the Cyber 9/12 competition to her career in cybersecurity. They also touch on the psychology of conspiracy theories and the implicati…

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Forensic Fix Episode 14 48:19

4M ago48:19

48:19

In this episode, Adam Firman is joined by Matthew Sorell from Digital Forensic Sciences Australia. Matthew is also a professor at the Talinn university of Estonia and honoree consul for the Republic of Estonia in Australia. The pair discuss what is involved in digital forensics, what is involved in lecturing and some exciting projects that Matthew …

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How Cado Security Is Revolutionizing Forensics And Incident Response For The Cloud 45:49

4M ago45:49

45:49

Chris Doman, Co-Founder of Cado Security, joins the Forensic Focus podcast to discuss cloud forensics and incident response. Cado Security provides cloud-based software for collecting and analyzing forensic evidence in cloud environments. Chris discusses the challenges of cloud forensics, such as the constantly changing nature of cloud environments…

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How MSAB Is Managing The Digital Forensics Challenges Of Frontline Policing 48:37

5M ago48:37

48:37

Alan Platt, Professional Services Consultant at MSAB, discusses his experience as a former UK police officer working in digital forensics. He talks about the different levels of digital forensics capabilities within police forces and how MSAB products like XAMN and XEC Director are used by frontline officers versus lab analysts. The discussion cove…

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Forensic Fix Episode 13 47:27

5M ago47:27

47:27

In this episode, Adam Firman is joined by Holly Grace Williams from Akimbo Core. Holly Grace founded Akimbo Core in January 2021 and the company offers penetration testing, security hardening, and cyber security training. The pair discuss what is involved in pen testing, career advice for those wishing to establish themselves in this cyberspace, an…

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Empowering Law Enforcement With Nick Harvey From Cellebrite 44:11

6M ago44:11

44:11

Nick Harvey, a former Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police, discusses his transition from law enforcement to his current role as a Customer Success Manager at Cellebrite. He describes his experience in tackling county lines, a form of organized crime in the UK where drug dealers set up operations in smaller towns and cities to expand thei…

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Forensic Fix Episode 12 49:46

6M ago49:46

49:46

In this episode, Adam Firman is joined by Debbie Garner, Retired ICAC Commander from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) in the US, Debbie has been working in the Law Enforcement world for 33 years so she has a wealth of experience within this industry and shares the highs and lows of what is an extremely challenging but rewarding career. Deb…

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Oxygen Forensics Training And Digital Forensics Solutions With Keith Lockhart 49:57

7M ago49:57

49:57

Subscribe to the Forensic Focus Podcast: https://www.forensicfocus.com/podcast/ Keith Lockhart, Vice President of Training at Oxygen Forensics, discusses the evolution of training in the digital forensics industry. He highlights the shift towards online training and the use of technology to deliver courses remotely. He also mentions the importance …

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Forensic Fix Episode 11 43:55

8M ago43:55

43:55

In this episode, Adam Firman is joined by Jen Hoey from 'Not my kid', they discuss some of the day to day work being done by Jen to help educate others around the dangers of online activity for children The pair discuss the political and financial gains that are being made instead of focusing on keeping our children safe when online. Jen reveals wh…

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Acquisition And Extraction With Cellebrite’s New Endpoint Mobile Now And Mobile Ultra 39:21

8M ago39:21

39:21

Si interviews Monica Harris from Cellebrite about new products and developments in the field of digital forensics. They talk about the importance of staying connected to the community and understanding their needs. Cellebrite has recently launched several new products, including Endpoint Mobile Now, a SaaS solution for the patent pending remote col…

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Picture Perfect: Using Screenshots And Screen Recording In Mobile Device Investigations 49:48

8M ago49:48

49:48

Si and Desi interview Rich Frawley from ADF Solutions. They discuss the use of screenshots and screen recording in mobile device investigations. Screenshots and screen recordings can be used to capture evidence that may not be available through logical acquisitions, allowing investigators to add valuable information to their cases. Rich also discus…

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UK Cyber 9/12 Challenge And CyberWomen Groups C.I.C. 54:25

8M ago54:25

54:25

Si Biles interviews Sophie Powell, Professor Sarah Morris, and Rob Black about the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge. The challenge is an opportunity for students to experience a simulated cyber crisis and provide advice to senior government decision-makers. The guests discuss the value of the competition in developing multidisciplinary skills and the …

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The Power Of Digital Forensics: How ADF Solutions Is Revolutionizing The Digital Forensics Industry 55:14

8M ago55:14

55:14

Si and Desi are joined by Brittany and Ailsa from digital forensics software company ADF Solutions. They discuss how ADF is addressing key challenges for digital forensics practitioners, including handling the massive volumes of data from mobile devices and the cloud. The guests outline ADF's focus on developing their software as an easy-to-use ons…

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Becoming An Amped FIVE Certified Examiner (AFCE) 40:02

8M ago40:02

40:02

Si and Desi interview Emi Polito from Amped about how to become an Amped FIVE Certified Examiner (AFCE). They discuss the exam requirements and format, as well as Amped’s future plans. Emi explains that the certification is aimed at demonstrating competency with the Amped FIVE video analysis software after completing training. The exam consists of …

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Hacking Your Future: Education Choices For A Cybersecurity Career 1:03:58

8M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Si and Desi talk to Gavin Prue and Selim Kang about their non-traditional paths into cybersecurity careers. They share their diverse educational backgrounds, from vocational college courses to returning to school later in life, and the hands-on training that helped prepare them for incident response roles. Gavin and Selim provide advice for aspirin…

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Protecting Victims From Stalkerware And Tech-Enabled Abuse 55:54

9M ago55:54

55:54

Si and Desi talk to Eva Galperin, Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Emma Pickering, Head of Tech and Economic Abuse at Refuge. They discuss the impact of digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) in cases of domestic abuse. They highlight the prevalence of tech-enabled abuse, such as the use of stalkerware, a…

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Forensic Fix Episode 10 54:55

9M ago54:55

54:55

In this episode, Adam Firman is joined by one of his old colleagues Jim Metcalfe from X-Ways Forensics, they discuss some of the day to day work being done by Jim to make training fun and how he adds his own sense of humor to the courses along with Jim's background and how he got into this industry. The pair discuss the current challenges that face…

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Solving Digital Evidence Challenges With Oxygen Forensics 46:10

9M ago46:10

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Si and Desi interview Lee Reiber, CEO of Oxygen Forensics. Lee provides an overview of Oxygen's tools for extracting data from mobile devices, cloud services, and computers to aid digital investigations. He talks about Oxygen's training program that is now included with their software to train examiners to become skilled investigators. Lee also sha…

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Forensic Fix Episode 9 44:59

10M ago44:59

44:59

In this episode, Adam Firman is joined by the legend that is Kevin Delong from Cyber Social Hub, they discuss some of the day to day work being done to make CSH function along with Kevin's background and how he got into this industry. The pair discuss the current challenges that faces digital forensic examiners and Kevin offers some sterling advice…

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2023 E-Crime Symposium: Cutting Edge Topics In Digital Forensics 55:21

10M ago55:21

55:21

Join Desi and Si as they chat with Rob Fried, a digital forensics expert, author, and licensed private investigator. In this episode, Rob discusses the upcoming 2023 E-Crime Symposium: Cutting Edge Topics in Digital Forensics, taking place virtually on 31st October 2023. The symposium will feature keynote talks and panel discussions exploring e-cri…

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Cell Phone Tracking And SS7 - Hacking Security Vulnerabilities To Save Lives 47:45

10M ago47:45

47:45

Ryan joins Si and Desi to discuss his research into SS7 hacking and cell phone tracking. As someone passionate about radio technology, Ryan became interested in cell networking and eventually discovered he could intercept calls and texts by building fake cell towers. He learned that phone users have virtually no ability to opt out of their location…

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Forensic Fix Episode 8 51:33

11M ago51:33

51:33

In this episode, Adam Firman is joined by old friend Phil Cobley from Control F, they discuss some of the day to day work being done by Phil at Control F and his background and how he got into this industry. This was a reminiscent episode where the pair discussed their previous podcast ventures of Chewing the FAT and Forensics Reformatted, they dis…

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Teaching Digital Forensics With Professor Sarah Morris 52:21

11M ago52:21

52:21

Si and Desi are joined by Professor Sarah Morris, Digital Forensics Academic and Practitioner, to talk about DFIR at Southampton University, and Sarah’s innovative approach to lecturing. They explore a range of topics, from electronic storage detection using robots, to strength-testing Faraday bags. They also venture into the realm of forensics in …

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Video Evidence Principles With Amped Software 1:03:44

1y ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Si is joined by Martino Jerian, CEO and Founder of Amped Software, and Eugene Liscio, 3D Forensic Analyst at ai2-3D. They discuss Martino’s recent presentation on video evidence principles to the European Parliament. Martino explains the difference between authenticity and integrity when it comes to video evidence, and explores the often necessary …

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European Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity Conference (EICC) 2023 50:28

1y ago50:28

50:28

Si and Desi recap the European Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity Conference (EICC) 2023, which hosted a range of talks and discussions on fields related to cybersecurity. Si highlights some of the talks he found most interesting, including those on the following topics: Research conducted at the University of Kent on the prevalence of child sexual ab…

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Forensic Fix Episode 6 24:44

1y ago24:44

24:44

In this episode, Adam Firman is joined by retired Police Officer Derek Frawley, where he served as a digital forensic examiner for Kingston Police, Canada. Derek is a recognized digital forensic examiner who has been involved with high profile cases in Canada so has a wealth of experience within this industry and shares the highs and lows of what i…

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Digital Evidence And Admissibility - Exploring Best Practice And Compliance Frameworks 57:01

1y ago57:01

57:01

Si and Desi talk to Ryan Parthemore, Product Evangelist at Cellebrite, and Robert Fried, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Forensics Investigations at Sandline Solutions. They discuss best practices and compliance frameworks to ensure the admissibility of digital evidence at trial. They highlight the foundational principles of repeatability,…

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Cellebrite’s Solutions To Current eDiscovery Challenges 49:34

1y ago49:34

49:34

Si and Desi talk to Monica Harris, Project Business Manager at Cellebrite, about current eDiscovery challenges. They cover some of the reoccurring pain points customers experience during the integration stage, the difficulties of collecting mobile data for investigations, and the development of legal holds and how they influence digital forensic ca…

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Programming Languages, Flipper And Gaming 1:09:02

1y ago1:09:02

1:09:02

In this episode of the Forensic Focus podcast, Desi and Si discuss different online programming courses and what they think about the popular platform, Udemy. They also talk about Flipper, Dev boards, and Raspberry Pi, and delve into the fascinating phenomenon of running the classic game Doom on unlikely devices. Throughout the episode, Desi and Si…

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Forensic Fix Episode 5 33:46

1y ago33:46

33:46

In this episode, Adam Firman is joined by Tom Farrell QPM and Jesse Nicholson from SafeToNet, they discuss some of the groundbreaking work being done by SafeToNet along with their backgrounds and how they both got into this industry. Topical debate around the digital forensic industry and how progress is being made against the constant battle of co…

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Forensic Fix Episode 4 39:49

1+ y ago39:49

39:49

In this episode, Adam Firman is joined by Special Agent Austin Berrier, Homeland Security in the US, Austin has been working in child exploitation for 20 years and has been awarded the lifetime achievement award from the Child Rescue Coalition, the Assistant General's Distinguished Service Award so has a wealth of experience within this industry an…

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Preventing Data Leaks With Git Guardian 55:26

1+ y ago55:26

55:26

In this episode of the Forensic Focus podcast, Si and Desi talk to Mackenzie Jackson, Developer Advocate at Git Guardian. Mackenzie discusses the problem of hard-coded and leaked credentials in Git repositories, the task of scanning Git repositories for leaked credentials, and how that’s helped by the setup of GitHub and Git. He also looks at some …

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Digital Image Authenticity And Integrity With Amped Authenticate 48:38

1+ y ago48:38

48:38

In this episode of the Forensic Focus podcast, Si and Desi are joined by Marco Fontani from Amped Software. Together, they delve into the world of digital image forensics and discuss the use of Amped Authenticate. Amped Authenticate can be used to uncover the processing history of a digital image, helping to determine whether it can be used as reli…

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Forensic Fix Episode 3 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

29:18

In this episode, Adam Firman is joined by DS Scott Ballantyne from ARGOS, Queensland Police - ARGOS, is a team of experts dedicated to countering child exploitation based in Queensland, Australia. DS Ballantyne has been involved in child protection since 2009 so has a wealth of experience within this industry and shares the highs and lows of what i…

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18th International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ICCWS 2023) 1:06:43

1+ y ago1:06:43

1:06:43

In this episode of the Forensic Focus podcast, Si and Desi recap the 18th International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ICCWS). Desi shares his top picks of the best talks, which explore a range of topics, from forensic investigations on Github breaches and blockchain forensics to deepfake technology and network forensics on submarines. T…

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AI In CSAM Investigations And The Role Of Digital Evidence In Criminal Cases 58:25

1+ y ago58:25

58:25

In this episode of the Forensic Focus podcast, Si and Desi explore how artificial intelligence is being leveraged to uncover crucial evidence in investigations involving child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and examine the importance of exercising caution when implementing these tools. They also discuss a recent murder case in which cyber experts pla…

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Forensic Fix Episode 2 42:30

1+ y ago42:30

42:30

In this episode, Adam Firman is joined by Andrew Lister, Managing Director of Detego Global, a leading UK company that offers digital forensics, case management, and endpoint monitoring solutions trusted by the military, law enforcement teams, and intelligence agencies around the world. Andrew Lister is an ex Royal Marine️, ex UK Special Forces tea…

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Forensic Fix Episode 1 40:37

1+ y ago40:37

40:37

Episode 1 of Forensic Fix from MSAB features special guest DS Jason Cullum from Northamptonshire Police, in the UK. Hosted by Tech Evangelist Adam Firman, the pair discuss how Jason got into the field of Digital Forensics along with current issues that face the industry, recommendations for people looking to get into DFIR and a general chat about M…

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Forensic Fix Trailer 1:41

1+ y ago1:41

1:41

Welcome to Forensic Fix from MSAB, a podcast hosted by Tech Evangelist Adam Firman. The podcast will see Firman sitting down with guests from the industry to discuss the latest Digital Forensic news, current issues that the industry faces and some guidance for those new and old to the industry. Thank you for listening to Forensic Fix - a podcast br…

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Deepfake Videos And Altered Images - A Challenge For Digital Forensics? 58:11

1+ y ago58:11

58:11

In this episode of the Forensic Focus podcast, Si and Desi explore the cutting-edge technology of deepfake videos and image manipulation. In addition to discussing the latest technological developments and efforts being made to detect manipulated media, they also examine the associated legal and ethical implications. Show notes: Boris Johnson image…

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Magnet Forensics' Matt Suiche on the Rise of e-Crime and Info Stealers 57:05

1+ y ago57:05

57:05

In this episode, Si and Desi talk to Matt Suiche from Magnet Forensics about the rise of e-crime and info stealers. They look at the latest shifts in how cybercriminals are operating, with a lot of ransomware gangs now moving towards hacking, stealing, extortion and leaking documents, rather than blindly encrypting files. They also examine the impo…

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Si and Desi Holiday Special 2022 51:34

1+ y ago51:34

51:34

Just like your current holiday shopping for last minute presents a lot of the good stuff has gone off the shelves already. You reach to the back and find the toy nobody really wanted but it’s the thought that counts, you stare down at Si and Desi’s Holiday Special 2022 podcast. Please join these two as they lament over the year that was, discuss al…

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Cyacomb's Jeffrey Bell, Brandon Gardner & Alan McConnell on the Facets of Digital Forensic Triage 40:42

1+ y ago40:42

40:42

The investigation of child exploitation is a delicate balance between rescuing children, ensuring perpetrators are correctly identified, and safeguarding investigator mental health. This week on the Forensic Focus podcast, Christa and Si are with Cyacomb, talking digital forensics with: Jeffrey Bell, Customer Success Manager; Alan McConnell, Head o…

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