Digital Forensics Now
by Heather Charpentier & Alexis "Brigs" Brignoni
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The AI Investigative Framework Interview with Heather Barnhart
Jun 3, 2026
52m 15s
Truth Crime Forensics
May 6, 2026
49m 08s
Live From the MSAB Digital Summit 2026!
Mar 17, 2026
49m 44s
From Wins to Wishlists: Digital Forensics Year in Review
Jan 9, 2026
1h 22m 10s
Brett Shavers Blogging Extravaganza!
Oct 30, 2025
1h 14m 24s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/3/26 | The AI Investigative Framework Interview with Heather Barnhart✨ | AI in digital forensicsinvestigative frameworks+3 | Heather Barnhart | — | — | AIdigital forensics+4 | — | 52m 15s | |
| 5/6/26 | Truth Crime Forensics✨ | digital forensicstrue crime+3 | Stacy EldridgeBecky Passmore | Parsing The Truth One Bite At A TimeFBI+1 | — | digital forensicstrue crime podcast+3 | — | 49m 08s | |
| 3/17/26 | Live From the MSAB Digital Summit 2026!✨ | digital forensicsevidence analysis+3 | — | MSAB | — | digital summitartifact worship+3 | — | 49m 44s | |
| 1/9/26 | From Wins to Wishlists: Digital Forensics Year in Review✨ | digital forensicscourtroom experience+3 | — | Frame Counts GaloreFlorida ICAC | — | digital forensicscourtroom testimony+3 | — | 1h 22m 10s | |
| 10/30/25 | Brett Shavers Blogging Extravaganza!✨ | CTF winsexpert-witness prep+4 | — | — | — | digital forensicscourtroom stress+5 | — | 1h 14m 24s | |
| 10/2/25 | Blogs, blogs & blogs!✨ | digital forensicsAI course+3 | Mattia | Rabbit Hole v3Belkasoft | — | digital forensicsBelkasoft+4 | — | 1h 14m 49s | |
| 8/29/25 | DFN: 2nd Anniversary✨ | podcast anniversarycase preparation+5 | — | SANSMagnet Forensics+1 | — | podcast anniversaryCSAM+8 | — | 1h 04m 20s | |
| 8/1/25 | From Cryptic Apps to Clickable Maps: Making Sense of Digital Evidence✨ | digital evidenceforensics+5 | — | Apple | — | digital forensicscourt evidence+6 | — | 1h 16m 20s | |
| 6/27/25 | Techno, Timeline, and Training Truths✨ | Techno Security Conferenceforensic training+4 | — | Techno Security Conference | — | forensicscybersecurity+5 | — | 1h 06m 03s | |
| 5/16/25 | Every Breath You Take, Every Swipe You Make—Your iPhone’s Logging It✨ | digital forensicsiOS logging+3 | — | iPhoneApple | — | iPhone loggingUnified Logs+3 | — | 1h 15m 09s | |
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| 5/1/25 | Stomping Grounds: Digital Forensics at IACIS 2025✨ | digital forensicsmobile forensics+4 | — | IACIS | Florida | digital forensicsmobile forensics+5 | — | 32m 40s | |
| 4/11/25 | The "Bear" Essentials of Digital Forensics 🐻 | Send us Fan Mail 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... | 1h 13m 55s | ||||||
| 3/7/25 | The Iceberg of Digital Evidence: What AI Can't See | Send us Fan Mail 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 inco... | 1h 06m 51s | ||||||
| 1/24/25 | Mind Matters: Navigating DFIR with Balance | Send us Fan Mail 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 extract... | 1h 03m 25s | ||||||
| 1/3/25 | New Year, New Discoveries: Diving into Digital Forensics! | Send us Fan Mail 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... | 1h 16m 29s | ||||||
| 12/13/24 | The Gift of Expertise: Why Forensics Matter in the Courtroom | Send us Fan Mail 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 o... | 1h 19m 31s | ||||||
| 11/22/24 | BFU Data, Forensic Tools, and the Future of Digital Investigations | Send us Fan Mail 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 ... | 1h 17m 52s | ||||||
| 11/15/24 | iOS 18’s Inactivity Reboots Explained: AFU to BFU Transitions with Chris Vance from Magnet Forensics | Send us Fan Mail 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 digi... | 1h 02m 32s | ||||||
| 10/18/24 | AI in Court: Testimony or Tech-tastrophe? | Send us Fan Mail 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... | 1h 14m 36s | ||||||
| 10/4/24 | Awareness Unlocks Discovery: Knowing It Exists is the First Step to Finding It | Send us Fan Mail Join 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 on digital forensic investigations. Beyond tools and gadgets, we'll explore the shift towards cloud-based evidence storage, weighing its benefits and security challenges against traditional air-gapped networks. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey, this episode ... | 1h 05m 28s | ||||||
| 9/13/24 | Balancing Act: Trials, Training, and the Future of Digital Forensics | Send us Fan Mail Recognizing excellence is key in our community, and we spotlight the SANS Difference Maker Awards and Cellebrite Summit Digital Justice Awards. Discover why it’s crucial to nominate your peers and learn about the newly opened registration for IACIS 2025 training classes, featuring must-attend courses like Advanced Mobile Device Forensics. While highlighting a recent article by Brett Shavers, we stress the significance of continuous education and community acknowledgmen... | 1h 06m 33s | ||||||
| 8/30/24 | AI as a Report Writing Tool: Accuracy Enhancing or Recollection Poisoning? | Send us Fan Mail What's the real impact of AI on law enforcement documentation? Can digital forensics tools truly revolutionize our investigative processes? These are just some of the provocative questions we tackle in our season two premiere of Digital Forensics Now! Join us as we celebrate our one-year anniversary with reflections on the past year, exciting updates, and plans for the future. The episode takes a deep dive into the ethical and practical implications of AI in law enforc... | 1h 07m 06s | ||||||
| 8/9/24 | Bird Cameras and Forensic Insights from New Zealand | Send us Fan Mail (THIS IS WHAT AN AI GENERATED DESCRIPTION WITH NO HUMAN CORRECTIONS WILL PROVIDE FOR YOU! SO NATURALLY WE HAD TO KEEP IT HAHA!) What happens when a digital forensics expert sets up a podcast studio in a cupboard under the stairs and a co-host becomes a modern-day Snow White with her Bird Buddy camera? You get a lively and engaging episode of the Digital Forensics Now podcast! Alexis Brignoni, aka Briggs, and Heather Charpentier kick off this special episode with humor and ca... | 1h 13m 37s | ||||||
| 7/12/24 | Due Diligence, Password Cracking & New Tool Features | Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of the Digital Forensics Now podcast! In this episode, we explore the critical need for continuous learning in the field, discuss fascinating forensic tools, showcase UFADE with its new chat capture feature, and engage in a spirited debate on the value of certifications. Get ready to expand your knowledge and stay at the forefront of this ever-evolving industry. We begin by discussing the intricacies of unconscious and conscious incompetence as... | 1h 23m 26s | ||||||
| 6/13/24 | Microsoft recall of Recall & all of the latest Digital Forensic News! | Send us Fan Mail Join us as we recount our recent travels to Argentina and the Techno Security & Digital Forensics conference. We'll share the highlights of our trips before diving into the core content. What could possibly go wrong with a feature designed for user convenience? We'll scrutinize Microsoft's controversial "Recall" feature, exploring its significant privacy concerns and implications for digital forensics. From unencrypted data to automatic opt-ins, we speculate on the potent... | 1h 07m 30s | ||||||
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