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Leica's Marcus Rowe On Investigating The World's Largest Crash Test, Plus What To Expect At FEE 2026
Jun 5, 2026
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Burnout, PTSD, Suicidal Thoughts – The DFIR Well-Being Study Results Are In
May 28, 2026
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On-Scene Digital Forensics: Winning Investigations Before The Lab
May 19, 2026
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How Distressing Material Shapes Investigator Well-Being
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| 6/5/26 |  Leica's Marcus Rowe On Investigating The World's Largest Crash Test, Plus What To Expect At FEE 2026 | Marcus Rowe, Business Director – Public Safety & Forensics at Leica Geosystems, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to talk about 3D laser scanning, forensic digital twins, and the role of LiDAR in modern crime and collision investigation. Marcus shares his path from military and civilian policing — including a career in forensic collision investigation with Devon & Cornwall Police — into industry, and explains how Leica Geosystems (part of Hexagon) is empowering investigators with tools that capture entire scenes for analysis, courtroom presentation, and cold case review. Marcus and Si also discuss the upcoming Forensics Europe Expo at Olympia on 1–2 July, which is set to bring together senior leaders, practitioners and solution providers from across the forensic community. To learn more and secure a free visitor pass, visit: https://www.forensicseuropeexpo.com. The conversation also turns to Marcus's involvement in the world's largest crash test, featured in the Channel 4 documentary Pile Up. Working blind to the staged scenario, Marcus reconstructed the multi-vehicle collision from post-event scene capture and 3D modelling — at times surfacing detail that the 90 cameras filming the event had missed. #LiDAR #3DScanning #CrashInvestigation #ForensicDigitalTwins #LeicaGeosystems #DigitalForensics #DFIR ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome Marcus Rowe 02:44 From Policing to Leica Geosystems 05:35 Leica Conference Highlights 08:43 Forensic Digital Twins Talk 17:55 What to Expect at FEE 22:29 Students and Career Pathways 26:08 World's Largest Crash Test 31:07 LiDAR Explained Simply 34:36 Courtroom Storytelling in 3D 36:02 Real Cases and Proof Standards 38:40 TV Production 41:20 Micron Accuracy Use Cases 42:25 Footprints Without Contact 46:56 From Microns to Kilometers 50:35 VR for Juries and Trust 52:04 Holistic Capture Beats Bias 56:02 FEE Event Invitation 01:00:36 Wrap Up 👉 Visit Forensic Focus: https://www.forensicfocus.com 🎧 Video/Transcript: https://www.forensicfocus.com/podcast/leicas-marcus-rowe-on-investigating-the-worlds-largest-crash-test-plus-what-to-expect-at-fee-2026/ 📝 Show Notes Leica Geosystems – https://leica-geosystems.com Hexagon – https://hexagon.com Leica DISTO – https://shop.leica-geosystems.com/disto Forensics Europe Expo (FEE) – https://www.forensicseuropeexpo.com Channel 4 "Pile Up" documentary – https://www.channel4.com/programmes/pile-up-worlds-biggest-crash-test 👉 Follow Forensic Focus RSS | https://www.forensicfocus.com/feed YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ForensicFocus Podcast | https://forensicfocus.com/podcast LinkedIn Page | https://linkedin.com/company/forensicfocus LinkedIn Group | https://linkedin.com/groups/693917 X (Twitter) | https://x.com/ForensicFocus Facebook | https://facebook.com/forensicfocus Bluesky | https://bsky.app/profile/forensicfocus.bsky.social Instagram | https://instagram.com/forensicfocus TikTok | https://tiktok.com/@forensicfocus Mastodon | https://dfir.social/@forensicfocus | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 |  Burnout, PTSD, Suicidal Thoughts – The DFIR Well-Being Study Results Are In | Phil Anderson, Senior Lecturer at Northumbria University, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to talk about the Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study. Phil and host Paul Gullon-Scott unpack the findings from a survey of 179 digital forensic investigators across the UK, US, Australia, Canada, Germany, South Africa, India, and beyond. The study used validated psychometric instruments to put hard numbers behind what the profession has been hearing anecdotally for years. Paul and Phil dig into the emerging impact of AI-generated CSAM, where 60% of respondents reported finding it slightly more distressing than real material — and where victim identification is beginning to break down as the realism of generated imagery improves. They also examine the most clinically significant finding in the study: 20% of digital forensic investigators reported active suicidal or self-harm ideation at a clinically significant frequency, roughly four times the general population rate. Set against 61% of respondents lacking access to good-quality support services, alongside hypervigilance, sleep disturbance, retention risk, and physical health symptoms, the picture is one Forensic Focus is taking directly to the UK Home Office. #DigitalForensics #DFIR #MentalHealth #InvestigatorWellbeing #CSAM #AIGeneratedCSAM #LawEnforcement 00:00 Welcome and Study Intro 00:38 Meet Phil and Motivation 03:23 Survey Scope and Global Reach 07:53 Who Responded and Why It Matters 09:38 Methodology and Validated Measures 11:38 Workload Pressures and AI Factor 15:21 Top Stressors and Management Levers 20:29 Burnout Risk and Retention Crisis 25:56 AI Generated CSAM Findings 31:36 AI Victim Misidentification 32:42 Investigator Stress Burden 33:27 Tech Outpacing Regulation 36:28 PTSD Symptom Findings 38:06 Judgment Under Trauma 40:14 Suicidal Ideation Data 45:16 Support Services Crisis 46:42 Physical Health Impacts 50:03 Report Next Steps 👉 Visit Forensic Focus: https://www.forensicfocus.com 🎧 Video/Transcript: https://www.forensicfocus.com/podcast/burnout-ptsd-suicidal-thoughts-the-dfir-well-being-study-results-are-in/ 📝 Show Notes Northumbria University – https://www.northumbria.ac.uk Paul Gullon-Scott on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-g-0090605/ Phil Anderson on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-anderson-a555377/ 👉 Follow Forensic Focus RSS | https://www.forensicfocus.com/feed YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ForensicFocus Podcast | https://forensicfocus.com/podcast LinkedIn Page | https://linkedin.com/company/forensicfocus LinkedIn Group | https://linkedin.com/groups/693917 X (Twitter) | https://x.com/ForensicFocus Facebook | https://facebook.com/forensicfocus Bluesky | https://bsky.app/profile/forensicfocus.bsky.social Instagram | https://instagram.com/forensicfocus TikTok | https://tiktok.com/@forensicfocus Mastodon | https://dfir.social/@forensicfocus | — | ||||||
| 5/19/26 |  On-Scene Digital Forensics: Winning Investigations Before The Lab | Stuart Hutchinson, VP of Sales at ADF Solutions, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to talk about on-scene digital forensics and empowering first responders during the golden hour. Stuart shares his journey from 23 years with the Met Police — including a chance encounter in a New Scotland Yard lift that led him into Mac forensics and the vendor space at BlackBag, Cellebrite, Oxygen, and now ADF. With 99.9% of investigations involving a digital element, he argues that mishandling digital evidence at the scene is as damaging as trampling through traditional forensic evidence. The conversation covers ADF's preview mode and search profile methodology, which gives first responders advanced logical acquisitions in minutes rather than 45+ minutes for a full extraction. Stuart explains how one UK force cut lab submissions by over 40% using an intelligence-led CAID hash triage strategy, and the team discuss locked-down search profiles built at DFU level, managing collateral intrusion, building trust with victims and witnesses, and ADF's screen capture and OCR for Chromebooks, PlayStations, Xboxes, and anything with HDMI out. #ADFSolutions #OnSceneTriage #MobileForensics #CAID #CSAM #FirstResponders #DigitalForensics #DFIR 00:00 Introducing Stuart Hutchinson and ADF Solutions 02:13 From Met to Mac Forensics 07:26 Why On Scene Triage 08:01 Golden Hour Decisions 13:24 What to Triage First 16:26 ADF Field Kit Overview 18:04 Preview Mode Workflow 22:34 Search Profiles and Staging 26:38 Investigator Over Automation 28:11 Impact and CSAM Hashing 29:34 CAID Hash Triage Strategy 32:45 Efficiency Versus Thoroughness 35:07 Locked Search Profiles 37:20 Training For Limitations 42:46 Device Security Pressures 44:45 From Triage To Full Forensics 47:44 Victim Witness Phone Trust 52:27 Screen Capture And OCR 57:49 Wrap Up And Resources 👉 Visit Forensic Focus: https://www.forensicfocus.com 🎧 Video/Transcript: https://www.forensicfocus.com/podcast/on-scene-digital-forensics-winning-investigations-before-the-lab/ 📝 Show Notes ADF Solutions – https://adfsolutions.com/ ADF Weekly Training Sessions – https://adfsolutions.com/weekly-training-sessions/ 👉 Follow Forensic Focus RSS | https://www.forensicfocus.com/feed YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ForensicFocus Podcast | https://forensicfocus.com/podcast LinkedIn Page | https://linkedin.com/company/forensicfocus LinkedIn Group | https://linkedin.com/groups/693917 X (Twitter) | https://x.com/ForensicFocus Facebook | https://facebook.com/forensicfocus Bluesky | https://bsky.app/profile/forensicfocus.bsky.social Instagram | https://instagram.com/forensicfocus TikTok | https://tiktok.com/@forensicfocus Mastodon | https://dfir.social/@forensicfocus | — | ||||||
| 5/14/26 |  How Distressing Material Shapes Investigator Well-Being | Dr. Fazeelat Duran, Assistant Professor in Psychology at the University of Birmingham, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to talk about the psychological impact of working with distressing material in law enforcement roles. Drawing on her recent longitudinal study — the first of its kind to follow newly recruited secondary investigators and analysts from day one through 18 months in role — Dr. Duran explains how repeated, indirect exposure to traumatic material shapes mental health over time. She walks through the trajectory her team observed at six, 12, and 18 months, the concept of "dosage of exposure," and why early warning signs often go hidden in the first six months when the novelty effect masks the emotional toll to come. The conversation then turns to coping strategies, the difference between adaptive and maladaptive responses (including the trap of thought suppression), and the idea of a psychological contract between staff and the organisation — and what happens when that contract is breached through unmanageable workloads, limited staffing, and a lack of allocated time for well-being resources. Dr. Duran and host Paul also discuss what organisations should be doing differently, why a one-size-fits-all approach to support fails this group, and the next phase of Dr. Duran's work, including brain imaging findings and a new study on neurodivergence in this workforce. #SecondaryTraumaticStress #MentalHealth #LawEnforcement #Wellbeing #PsychologicalContract #DigitalForensics #DFIR 00:00 Introducing Dr Fazeelat Duran 02:09 Secondary Trauma Explained 03:42 Research Gap and Longitudinal Study Design 11:17 Early Warning Signs 12:51 Proactive Tailored Support 18:02 Mixed Methods Evidence 19:49 Dosage of Exposure 22:59 Daily Volume and Attrition 25:16 Coping Shifts Over Time 26:45 Maladaptive Coping Patterns 29:05 Isolation and Social Strain 30:34 Workload and AI Pressure 33:08 Psychological Contract Breach 35:23 Building a Caring Culture 37:25 Early Support and Preparation 40:27 Signs, Symptoms and Self Care 42:30 Neurodivergence Research 44:51 Closing Reflections 👉 Visit Forensic Focus: https://www.forensicfocus.com 🎧 Video/Transcript: https://www.forensicfocus.com/podcast/how-distressing-material-shapes-investigator-well-being/ 📝 Show Notes Ongoing Exposure to Distressing Material is Associated with Worsening Mental Health in UK Law Enforcement Staff: a Longitudinal Interview Study – https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11896-026-09809-2 Dr Fazeelat Duran, University of Birmingham – https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/psychology/duran-fazeelat National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) Academic Centres of Excellence – https://news.npcc.police.uk/releases/npcc-creating-nine-policing-academic-centres-of-excellence-p-aces 👉 Follow Forensic Focus RSS | https://www.forensicfocus.com/feed YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ForensicFocus Podcast | https://forensicfocus.com/podcast LinkedIn Page | https://linkedin.com/company/forensicfocus LinkedIn Group | https://linkedin.com/groups/693917 X (Twitter) | https://x.com/ForensicFocus Facebook | https://facebook.com/forensicfocus Bluesky | https://bsky.app/profile/forensicfocus.bsky.social Instagram | https://instagram.com/forensicfocus TikTok | https://tiktok.com/@forensicfocus Mastodon | https://dfir.social/@forensicfocus | — | ||||||
| 5/7/26 |  DFIR In 2026 – AI 'Button Pusher' Forensics, Writing Courtroom Reports, Audio Breakthroughs And The Leica Geosystems Conference | Si and Desi discuss a range of digital forensics topics, from writing forensic reports that juries can actually understand, to whether AI is coming for "button pusher" DFIR jobs. They explore plain language standards, the classic confusion between forensic "images" and pictures, and Brett Shavers' provocative blog post on AI and job security — leading into a wider discussion about the distinction between technicians and analysts in digital forensics. Si shares highlights from the Leica Geosystems Conference, including fascinating audio forensics research by Henry Vega on deriving vehicle speeds and weapon calibers from sound recordings, and Swedish police reconstructions of a mass shooting using audio evidence and Unreal Engine walkthroughs. The pair also explore the forensic challenges of AI-generated code, agentic processes on endpoints, and the security risks of consumer AI tools. #DFIR #DigitalForensics #AI #PrivacyParadox #AudioForensics 00:00 Welcome 00:34 Writing Clear Forensic Reports 01:20 Visual Timelines and Storytelling 06:52 Jargon Pitfalls and Glossaries 10:50 Old Media and Blu-Ray News 12:16 UPS Backups and Failing NAS 16:58 AI Will Replace Button Pushers 18:58 Technician vs Analyst Debate 25:54 Backlogs, Privacy and Evidence 34:39 Privacy Paradox and Distrust 42:45 AI Writes Podcast Intro 43:52 Copyright Lawsuit Talk 45:24 Claude vs ChatGPT Coding 48:48 Forensic Traces of AI 50:16 Agentic IR Attribution 53:43 Consumer Agents Security Risks 59:13 Leica Conference Highlights 01:01:09 Audio Forensics Breakthroughs 01:06:44 Image Forgery History 01:12:58 Chunnel Travel 01:17:36 Wrap-Up 👉 Visit Forensic Focus: https://www.forensicfocus.com 🎧 Video/Transcript: https://www.forensicfocus.com/podcast/dfir-in-2026-ai-button-pusher-forensics-writing-courtroom-reports-audio-breakthroughs-and-the-leica-geosystems-conference/ Show Notes 'If you suck at your DFIR job, AI is going to take it.' (Brett Shavers) – https://brettshavers.com/brett-s-blog/entry/if-you-suck-at-your-dfir-job-ai-is-going-to-take-it 'Sony shuts down production of recordable CD-R, DVD-R and BD-R discs' (Azernews) – https://www.azernews.az/region/228058.html Ross Ulbricht (Wikipedia) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Ulbricht 'Regulator contacts Meta over workers watching intimate AI glasses videos' (BBC) – https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q33nvj0qpo 'Why people don't demand data privacy – even as governments and corporations collect more personal information' (The Conversation) – https://theconversation.com/why-people-dont-demand-data-privacy-even-as-governments-and-corporations-collect-more-personal-information-262197 'Evaluating privacy - determining user privacy expectations on the web' (Science Direct) – https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167404821000651 'The privacy paradox: Stay one step ahead of it' (Data Guard) – https://www.dataguard.com/blog/privacy-paradox/ Oxford Guide to Plain English (Amazon) – https://amzn.eu/d/09dj8Gr8 Placing the Suspect Behind the Keyboard: Using Digital Forensics and Investigative Techniques to Identify Cybercrime Suspects (Amazon) – https://amzn.eu/d/08fpfTny 👉 Follow Forensic Focus RSS | https://www.forensicfocus.com/feed YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ForensicFocus Podcast | https://forensicfocus.com/podcast LinkedIn Page | https://linkedin.com/company/forensicfocus LinkedIn Group | https://linkedin.com/groups/693917 X (Twitter) | https://x.com/ForensicFocus Facebook | https://facebook.com/forensicfocus Bluesky | https://bsky.app/profile/forensicfocus.bsky.social Instagram | https://instagram.com/forensicfocus TikTok | https://tiktok.com/@forensicfocus Mastodon | https://dfir.social/@forensicfocus | — | ||||||
| 4/13/26 |  Policing's Well-Being Problem: Stigma, Isolation And The Retention Crisis✨ | mental healthpolicing+4 | Dr Sarah-Jane Lennie | Centre of Excellence for Equity in Uniformed Public ServicesAnglia Ruskin University+1 | — | PoliceWellbeingMentalHealth+4 | — | 53m 58s | |
| 3/19/26 |  Rob Fried On New Challenges In Digital Forensics✨ | digital forensicsAI in investigations+4 | Rob Fried | Hofstra UniversityAI in investigations+8 | — | digital forensicsAI policy+5 | — | 1h 05m 06s | |
| 1/22/26 |  Preparing Investigators For Trauma Exposure In Digital Forensics✨ | digital forensicsmental health+4 | Bunmi Bloom | Sena ForensicsMetropolitan Police+1 | — | digital forensicsDFIR+5 | — | 43m 16s | |
| 1/15/26 |  Covert Cyber Investigator Well-Being With Carol Brooks✨ | covert cyber investigationspsychological factors+4 | Carol Brooks | Forensic FocusQualtrics+1 | — | Digital ForensicsDFIR+4 | — | 1h 01m 33s | |
| 1/8/26 |  Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study - Have Your Say✨ | digital forensicsmental health+3 | Phil Anderson | Northumbria UniversityNorthumbria Police | — | digital forensicsDFIR+5 | — | 52m 48s | |
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| 12/22/25 |  Si And Desi's Holiday Special 2025✨ | year in reviewdigital forensics+4 | — | AILinux+2 | — | digital forensicsDFIR+6 | — | 1h 33m 25s | |
| 12/18/25 |  Oxygen Forensics On Smarter, Faster Remote DFIR Collections✨ | remote digital evidence collectionDFIR+4 | Keith Lockhart | Oxygen ForensicsForensic Focus+2 | — | digital forensicsincident response+5 | — | 1h 07m 16s | |
| 12/11/25 |  The Idaho Murders: From Behavioural Clues To AI's Role In Digital Forensics✨ | digital forensicsAI in investigations+4 | Heather BarnhartJared Barnhart | Forensic FocusIdaho Murders | Idaho | digital forensicsAI+5 | Cellebrite2026-c2c-ForensicFocus | 56m 34s | |
| 11/24/25 |  Inside FTK Imager Pro: Vendor-Neutral Forensics, Smarter AI, And Exterro's Forensic Vision✨ | Digital ForensicsAI in Forensics+4 | Justin Tolman | FTK Imager ProFTK+2 | Seattle | FTKExterro+7 | — | 1h 07m 38s | |
| 10/20/25 |  Inside F3: Building Community And Sharing Knowledge In Digital Forensics✨ | digital forensicscommunity building+3 | Gareth Davies | F3Forensic Focus | UKWarwickshire | digital forensicsF3+7 | — | 1h 00m 33s | |
| 10/1/25 |  Inside The Fight Against Child Exploitation – Leadership And Wellness Lessons From Debbie Garner | Debbie Garner, retired Special Agent in Charge at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to share insights from her 30-year career. From undercover narcotics work in her early 20s to leading Georgia's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, Debbie brings a unique perspective on collaboration, child protection, and investigator wellness. She discusses the challenges of cyber tips backlogs, the importance of cross-border cooperation, and why well-being must be built into the culture of child exploitation investigations. Debbie explains how she introduced practical, budget-conscious wellness initiatives — from group discussions to peer support and mental health check-ins — and how these efforts helped transform trust, retention, and resilience within her unit. Debbie and Paul also explore the stigma investigators often face, how leadership decisions can make or break support for officers, and what agencies can do to better safeguard the people safeguarding children. #DigitalForensics #DFIR #WellBeing #LawEnforcement #childprotection 👉 Visit Forensic Focus at https://www.forensicfocus.com 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 00:49 Early Career in Law Enforcement 02:11 Specialization in Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes 03:27 Challenges and Changes in Law Enforcement 06:03 The ICAC Task Force Program 09:34 Cross-Border Investigations and Cooperation 14:46 Wellness and Resiliency in Law Enforcement 18:01 Building a Culture of Wellness 28:16 Personal Stories and Agency Support 39:57 Final Thoughts and Advice 🎥 Video/Transcript - https://www.forensicfocus.com/podcast/inside-the-fight-against-child-exploitation-leadership-and-wellness-lessons-from-debbie-garner/ 📝 Show Notes Innocent Justice Foundation - https://innocentjustice.org Raven (ICAC Task Force Funding Advocacy) - https://raven.us Hexordia - https://www.hexordia.com 👉 Follow Forensic Focus here: RSS | https://www.forensicfocus.com/feed YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ForensicFocus Podcast | https://forensicfocus.com/podcast LinkedIn Page | https://linkedin.com/company/forensicfocus LinkedIn Group | https://linkedin.com/groups/693917 X | https://x.com/ForensicFocus Facebook | https://facebook.com/forensicfocus Bluesky | https://bsky.app/profile/forensicfocus.bsky.social Instagram | https://instagram.com/forensicfocus TikTok | https://tiktok.com/@forensicfocus Mastodon | https://dfir.social/@forensicfocus Website | https://www.forensicfocus.com | — | ||||||
| 8/13/25 |  Well-Being In Digital Forensics And Policing: Insights From Hannah Bailey | Hannah Bailey, founder of Blue Light Wellbeing, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to share her powerful journey from frontline policing to becoming a psychotherapist, trauma therapist, and well-being coach. Drawing on 15 years in the police — including CID and major crime — Hannah brings unique cultural credibility to her work supporting digital forensics professionals, first responders, and other high-risk roles. She talks openly about living with PTSD and burnout, facing two breast cancer diagnoses, and how those experiences inspired her to focus on proactive mental health support. Hannah and Paul discuss why cultural awareness in therapy matters, how approaches like psychoeducation and regular supervision can help, and why therapy isn't just for people who are "broken." Hannah also explains BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT), a modern trauma therapy that transformed her own recovery, and shares practical advice for those in digital forensics and other trauma-facing roles on spotting early signs of stress and building long-term resilience. #DigitalForensics #DFIR #MentalHealth #WellBeing #PTSD 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Hannah Bailey's Background and Career 04:08 The Onset of Mental Health Challenges 06:01 Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Its Impact 06:37 Returning to Policing and Further Challenges 09:44 Lack of Support 12:14 Proactive Mental Health Approaches 17:18 Hannah's Work with DFIs and Other Forces 20:22 The Importance of Early Intervention 26:28 The Value of Therapy in Organizations 27:35 The Importance of Culturally Aware Therapists 29:29 Introduction to Brain Work Recursive Therapy (BWRT) 33:52 Combining Trauma Therapy and Wellbeing Coaching 34:32 The Therapeutic Process and Its Benefits 36:21 Supervision and Support in Therapy 36:57 Proactive Approaches in Digital Forensics 39:11 Building Trust and Non-Judgmental Spaces 43:30 Final Thoughts 🎥 Video/Transcript - https://www.forensicfocus.com/podcast/well-being-in-digital-forensics-and-policing-insights-from-hannah-bailey/ 📝 Show Notes Blue Light Wellbeing - https://www.bluelightwellbeing.uk 👉 Follow us here: RSS | https://www.forensicfocus.com/feed/ Youtube | https://youtube.com/@UCQajlJPesqmyWJDN52AZI4Q Podcast | https://forensicfocus.com/podcast LinkedIn Page | https://linkedin.com/company/forensicfocus LinkedIn Group | https://linkedin.com/groups/693917 X | https://x.com/ForensicFocus Facebook | https://facebook.com/forensicfocus Bluesky | https://bsky.app/profile/forensicfocus.bsky.social Instagram | https://instagram.com/forensicfocus TikTok | https://tiktok.com/@forensicfocus Mastodon | https://dfir.social/@forensicfocus Website | https://www.forensicfocus.com | — | ||||||
| 7/24/25 |  Digital Forensics And Stress: Understanding Your Body's Signals | Dr Zoe Billings and Mark Pannone from Adapt & Evolve join Paul to discuss their unique approach to mental health and well-being in digital forensics. Dr Billings is a biologist and former senior investigator, while Mark is a former Assistant Chief Constable. Together they've developed a model that focuses on recognising the early biological signs of stress rather than waiting for mental health problems to develop. They discuss how stress shows up physically in the body, why many digital forensic investigators feel unheard in their organisations, and why standard well-being support often doesn't work in law enforcement. The conversation covers practical stress reduction techniques and how understanding what stress does to your body can help people spot problems early. Mark and Zoe have worked with various organisations including the FBI, using their combined decades of police and investigative experience to provide support that actually fits the culture of law enforcement and forensic work. #DigitalForensics #CyberInvestigation #DFIR #Wellbeing 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Spotlight on Mental Health in Digital Forensics 00:59 Meet the Experts: Dr. Zoe Billings and Mark Pannone 01:39 The Origins of Adapt & Evolve 03:48 Biological Aspects of Stress 04:57 Implementing Preventative Measures 09:05 Leadership and Organizational Challenges 20:01 Physical Ailments from Stress 26:09 Cultural Awareness in Law Enforcement 31:45 ISO Standards and Legal Obligations 39:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Show Notes Adapt & Evolve - https://www.adaptandevolve.co.uk/ | — | ||||||
| 6/26/25 |  Well-Being Interventions For Forensic Practitioners – Have Your Say | Dr Jo Morrissey joins Paul to discuss her research into wellbeing challenges faced by forensic practitioners worldwide. As Workforce Strategy Lead at the Forensic Capability Network, Dr Morrissey is conducting a comprehensive study examining mental health impacts across all forensic disciplines - from digital forensics to crime scene investigation, DNA analysis, and fingerprint examination. They explore the unique psychological pressures forensic practitioners face, including exposure to traumatic material, working in isolation, and the barriers that prevent many from seeking help. Dr Morrissey discusses how stigma around help-seeking behavior and fears about career prospects continue to affect practitioners, and why evidence-based national guidelines are urgently needed. Take part in the research: Dr Morrissey is seeking responses from current and former forensic practitioners worldwide across all disciplines and sectors. The survey examines well-being challenges, available interventions, and their effectiveness. Your participation could help shape future well-being support for the forensic community. Survey closes Friday 4th July 2025. Survey link: https://forms.office.com/e/GXPMwnpyMi #ForensicScience #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #DigitalForensics 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Jo Morrissey 01:31 Overview of the Wellbeing Study 03:34 Challenges Faced by Forensic Practitioners 08:25 Survey Specifics and Goals 14:57 Barriers and Stigma in Wellbeing 18:49 Ethical Considerations and Future Research 20:09 Open Access to Research Report 20:38 National Guidelines for Wellbeing 22:00 Challenges in Implementing Guidelines 25:07 Importance of Survey Participation 27:02 Potential for Funding and Further Research 28:06 Exploring Differences in Wellbeing 30:51 Impact of Experience and Culture on Wellbeing 33:39 Resilience and Adverse Childhood Experiences 37:05 Closing Remarks and Future Research | — | ||||||
| 6/24/25 |  Tom Oldroyd From Semantics 21 On Protecting Investigators And Reducing CSAM Exposure | Host Paul Gullon-Scott sits down with Tom Oldroyd, Director of Strategy and Sales at Semantics 21, to discuss S21's digital forensics platform that prioritizes investigator mental health alongside cutting-edge technology. Drawing on his 17 years in policing and experience running a digital forensic unit, Tom highlights the psychological toll on investigators exposed to disturbing content daily, arguing it's one of the most challenging yet underrecognized jobs in policing. Tom highlights Semantics 21's innovative solutions, including their Global Alliance Database with 3.1 billion hashes that can pre-label up to 70% of evidence automatically, AI-powered victim rescue tools, and their groundbreaking features to track investigator exposure levels in real-time. Tom demonstrates protective features like mandatory break reminders, privacy overlays, and decompression videos designed to help investigators manage psychological impact. #DigitalForensics #CyberInvestigation #DFIR #AI #Wellbeing 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Showcasing Semantics 21: Innovation in Digital Forensics 00:40 Protecting Investigator Wellbeing 01:53 Meet Tom Oldroyd 02:56 Challenges in Digital Forensics 06:02 The Growing Threat of Digital Crime 07:38 Global Collaboration and Technology 08:48 Introducing S21 LASERi-X 09:33 The Power of AI and Databases 12:23 Global Alliance Database: A Game Changer 16:52 Efficiency and Investigator Wellbeing 21:11 Advanced Features and Workflow 27:51 Tracking Exposure Levels with Semantics 21 28:20 Monitoring Well-Being 29:13 Handling Large Volumes of Data 30:24 Threshold System and Victim Rescue 32:27 Efficient Data Import and Grading 33:27 Global Alliance Database and Photo DNA 36:32 Wellbeing Features and Stress Management 44:00 Cross-Company Collaboration and Data Sharing 45:38 Pricing and Accessibility of Semantics 21 47:54 User Feedback and Customization 51:12 AI Location Prediction Technology 53:42 Conclusion and Contact Information Show Notes Semantics 21 - https://www.semantics21.com Semantics 21 Articles on Forensic Focus - https://www.forensicfocus.com/author/semantics21 | — | ||||||
| 5/13/25 |  Hexordia's Jessica Hyde: Navigating The Future Of Digital Forensics | Jessica Hyde from Hexordia joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss her unique journey from Marine Corps avionics technician to digital forensics expert. Jessica shares how her military background provided transferable skills for forensic investigations, emphasizing the importance of documentation, troubleshooting, and diverse perspectives in finding truth in digital evidence. The conversation explores critical topics including IoT forensics challenges, the urgent need for timely data acquisition before evidence degrades, and the role of AI in forensic analysis. Jessica also discusses her experience teaching at George Mason University since 2016, how students' questions enhance her own knowledge, and why interdisciplinary teams create better forensic outcomes. With candid reflections on maintaining perspective while handling difficult cases and thoughts on the future challenges of policy and law keeping pace with technology, this episode offers valuable insights for both seasoned professionals and those new to digital forensics. #DigitalForensics #MobileForensics #CyberInvestigation #DFIR #AI 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:02 Jessica Hyde's Unique Career Path 03:06 Transition to Digital Forensics 13:17 Teaching and Learning in Digital Forensics 20:12 Hands-On Forensics and IoT Devices 24:19 The Importance of Interdisciplinary Teams 27:12 Humor and Levity in Forensics 29:38 The Role of Cyber Investigators 31:07 Bias in Cyber Investigations 32:01 Generational Perspectives in Technology 33:51 Privacy Concerns in Digital Forensics 36:53 The Importance of Timely Data Acquisition 44:28 Challenges with AI in Digital Forensics 54:42 Policy and Legal Challenges in Digital Forensics 56:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Show Notes Hexordia - https://www.hexordia.com George Mason University - https://dfor.gmu.edu/person/jessica-l-hyde SWGDE - https://www.swgde.org | — | ||||||
| 5/6/25 |  Cellebrite's 2025 DFIR Industry Trends Survey - Key Insights | Heather Barnhart and Paul Lorenz join the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss key insights from Cellebrite's 2025 DFIR Industry Trends Survey. They dive into the challenges facing digital forensics today - from locked devices and encrypted applications to overwhelming case backlogs. The survey, which gathered responses from over 2,100 professionals across 95 countries, reveals notable trends: 98% of prosecutors consider digital evidence critical to their cases, and 80% of respondents believe AI can enhance investigation effectiveness. The discussion delves into the growing acceptance of cloud storage in forensics, the cautious adoption of AI in investigations, and the preference for in-person training despite the convenience of online options. The guests also discuss cognitive bias in investigations and the importance of maintaining forensic integrity when presenting digital evidence. #digitalforensics #dfir 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:56 Paul Lorenz's Journey into Forensics 03:19 Challenges in Digital Forensics 04:36 Industry Trends and Survey Insights 06:37 Mental Health and Community Support 17:19 AI in Digital Investigations 22:57 Case Studies and Real-World Examples 27:37 Diverse Paths in Investigations 28:07 Challenges of Bias in Forensic Cases 30:33 The Complexity of Cloud Storage 37:45 Generational Shifts in Technology Adoption 41:30 The Importance of Training in Forensics 43:19 In-Person vs. Online Training Preferences 50:12 Concluding Thoughts and Future Trends Show Notes 2025 Industry Trends Survey - https://cellebrite.com/en/industry-trends-survey-2025 Cellebrite - https://cellebrite.com/en/home | — | ||||||
| 4/23/25 |  The DFIR Investigative Mindset: Brett Shavers On Thinking Like A Detective | Brett Shavers joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss the critical "investigative mindset" needed for effective digital forensics. Drawing from his unique background in undercover law enforcement operations and his transition to digital forensics, Brett shares invaluable insights on why technical skills alone aren't enough in DFIR. Digging into practical challenges with hosts Si and Desi, Brett tackles head-on why DFIR isn't an entry-level field, the importance of understanding human behavior behind digital evidence, and how to approach cases with both technical precision and investigative strategy. He discusses his journey authoring several influential books including "DFIR Investigative Mindset," "Placing the Suspect Behind the Keyboard," and the definitive guide to X-Ways Forensics. Whether you're a seasoned investigator or considering a career in digital forensics, Brett offers practical wisdom on balancing technical proficiency with investigative thinking, effective communication of complex findings, and why we should remember we're not investigating computers—we're investigating people who use computers. #digitalforensics #dfir 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 02:01 Brett Shavers' Background in Law Enforcement 03:33 Transition to Forensics 05:03 Challenges in DFIR 07:17 Educational Pathways and Industry Insights 12:51 X-Ways Forensics and Tool Proficiency 16:58 Investigative Mindset and New Book 27:46 The Importance of Education in Cybersecurity 28:04 Challenges in Teaching Investigative Skills 28:59 Real-World Training Scenarios 30:38 Understanding the Human Element in Cybersecurity 35:35 The Role of Communication in Cybersecurity 42:59 Technical Proficiency and Case Management 47:32 Continuous Improvement and Collaboration 53:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Show Notes Brett's Ramblings - https://www.brettshavers.com/ DFIR Training - https://www.dfir.training/ Brett's Books - https://brettshavers.com/my-books | — | ||||||
| 4/14/25 |  AI Unpacked: Magnet Forensics' New Series On AI In DFIR | Brandon Epstein joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of digital forensics and the growing role of artificial intelligence in evidence analysis. Brandon shares his journey from being a major crimes detective in New Jersey to co-founding Medex Forensics (later acquired by Magnet), and discusses his current roles both at Magnet Forensics and as chair of the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE). In this wide-ranging conversation, he explains how AI is being responsibly implemented in forensic tools like Magnet Axiom's Copilot feature and Magnet Verify, highlighting the critical distinction between using AI for investigative leads versus evidentiary conclusions. Brandon also dives into the challenges of media authentication in an era of deepfakes, the shift toward cloud-based forensic platforms, and provides a preview of his upcoming "AI Unpacked" webinar series. #digitalforensics #dfir #ai 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:32 Life in Nashville and User Summit Highlights 02:07 The Importance of Networking at Conferences 04:32 Brandon's Journey to Magnet Forensics 10:17 AI and Digital Forensics 16:02 AI Unpacked Webinar Series 21:40 Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE) 33:16 The Collaborative Spirit in Forensics 34:45 Magnet's Expanding Product Line 36:14 The Future of Cloud in Digital Forensics 39:08 Challenges and Benefits of Cloud Adoption 45:26 The Role of AI and Cloud in Conferences 46:09 Magnet's Acquisition of DVR Examiner 48:47 The Importance of Video Authenticity 52:29 Emerging Technologies in Forensics 58:04 Personal Insights and Closing Remarks Show Notes Magnet Forensics - https://www.magnetforensics.com AI Unpacked - https://www.magnetforensics.com/ai-unpacked/?utm_source=ForensicFocus&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=UTMC-0000077 SWGDE - https://www.swgde.org | — | ||||||
| 3/13/25 |  Rob Fried's Award-Winning Approach To Digital Forensics | Hosts Si and Desi welcome back Robert Fried, winner of the Top Professional Investigator award. Rob discusses his new book, 'Forensic Data Collection 2.0,' and shares insights on the evolving landscape of digital forensics. The conversation explores the importance of documentation in forensic investigations, balancing technical skills with human interaction, and meeting the challenges of AI and emerging technologies. Rob emphasizes building rapport with clients and stakeholders while mentoring the next generation of digital forensic examiners. Rob shares his fascinating journey from law enforcement training to private sector work, highlighting how the human element remains essential even as technology evolves. He also discusses his collaborative work with legendary NYPD detective Ralph Friedman and his connections with tech pioneers including Frank Canova (inventor of the first smartphone) and Neil Papworth (sender of the first text message) who endorsed his book. Whether you're a seasoned digital forensics professional or just starting in the field, this episode offers valuable insights into the documentation, methodology, and people skills that make for successful investigations in today's rapidly changing digital landscape. #digitalforensics #dfir #investigator 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:08 Achievements and Industry Involvement 03:37 Challenges and Changes in Forensics 07:57 Writing and Teaching Forensics 16:09 Human Element in Investigations 30:30 Building Trust and Professional Relationships 34:13 The Importance of Hands-On Learning 34:58 Teaching and Learning from the Younger Generation 36:28 Scientific Methodology in Problem Solving 38:21 The Role of Documentation in Digital Forensics 43:23 Building a Collaborative Community 46:27 Challenges and Innovations in Digital Forensics 49:20 The Human Element in Forensic Investigations 55:25 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans Show Notes Forensics By Fried - https://forensicsbyfried.com Forensic Data Collections 2.0 - https://forensicsbyfried.com/books Robert Fried LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbfried Forensic Data Collections 2.0 LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13178163 Top Professional Investigator - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7259530724997742592 | — | ||||||
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