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Digital Forensics
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Cybersecurity
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AI In Forensics
Artificial Intelligence
Secondary Traumatic Stress
Education
FTK Imager Pro
Video Forensics
MSAB
PTSD
ISO Accreditation
License Plate Recognition
CSAM (child Sexual Abuse Material)
Mobile Forensics
Child Exploitation
Crowdstrike
Incident Response

Digital forensics discussion for computer forensics, DFIR and eDiscovery professionals. Visit Forensic Focus at forensicfocus.com for more.

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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... more

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 inve... more

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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... more

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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 longit... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Duran
Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Birmingham; Co-Chair for Secondary Investigators and Analysts subgroup
University of Birmingham
Episode: How Distressing Material Shapes Investigator Well-Being
Sarah-Jane Lennie
Associate Professor researching police mental health and wellbeing
Anglia Ruskin University
Episode: Policing's Well-Being Problem: Stigma, Isolation And The Retention Crisis
Rob Fried
Author and DFIR expert
Author of recent book on digital forensics
Episode: Rob Fried On New Challenges In Digital Forensics
Carol Brooks
Cyber and organizational psychologist, completing a PhD on covert cyber investigators.
University of Huddersfield
Episode: Covert Cyber Investigator Well-Being With Carol Brooks
Debbie Garner
Former Commander of Georgia's Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Episode: Inside The Fight Against Child Exploitation – Leadership And Wellness Lessons From Debbie Garner
Hannah Bailey
Subject matter expert in mental health and wellbeing, founder of Blue Light Wellbeing, psychotherapist, trauma therapist, and wellbeing coach.
Blue Light Wellbeing
Episode: Well-Being In Digital Forensics And Policing: Insights From Hannah Bailey
Dr. Zoe Billings
Biologist and former senior investigator in road traffic fatalities
Adapt & Evolve
Episode: Digital Forensics And Stress: Understanding Your Body's Signals
Mark Pannone
Former assistant chief constable, strategic commander and crisis negotiator
Adapt & Evolve
Episode: Digital Forensics And Stress: Understanding Your Body's Signals
Tom Oldroyd
Director of Strategy and Sales at Semantics 21
Semantics 21
Episode: Tom Oldroyd From Semantics 21 On Protecting Investigators And Reducing CSAM Exposure

Hosts

Desi Desmond
Co-host of the show; handles interviewing and discussion facilitation.
Paul
Host of the episode; long-running presenter.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Great topics and great guests. Enjoy listening when I can to hear some of the emerging issues or some examples of old tried and true methods.

    Audible
    5
    JButters
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great topics and great guests. Enjoy listening when I can to hear some of the emerging issues or some examples of old tried and true methods.

    Audible
    5
    JButters
    United Statesa year ago
  • Audio needs much improvement

    It is great to give back to the community and share. However, sharing can be quite difficult. I heard a bit of good content from what audio I could understand and tolerate. but the audio needs a lot of improvement. Being a new listener, I’m excited to continue to listen and hope they get it figured out. Audio doesn't have to be professional but please try to be listenable. DFIR community is difficult to get into and sharing helps others find it and learn.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    [REDACTED] USER
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Shows practical, real-world insights from experts.
Good breadth of topics from on-scene forensics to wellbeing in policing.
Audio quality needs improvement, but content is valuable for the DFIR community.
Accessible discussions that bridge research and practice.

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#217
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Apple Podcasts
#177
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Apple Podcasts
#206
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On-Scene Digital Forensics: Winning Investigations Before The Lab
Q: Can you explain how preview mode works and what kind of artifacts it prioritizes?
Preview mode runs a quick, automated scan to surface the most pertinent files—photos, videos, call logs, and messaging data—displaying results in real time so officers can decide whether to stop, continue, or escalate to a deeper, more comprehensive analysis.
On-Scene Digital Forensics: Winning Investigations Before The Lab
Q: How does triage change the role of the first responder when a scene is encountered with digital devices?
Triage redefines the first responder's role from performing a full extraction to making fast, informed decisions about which data is most likely to aid the investigation, using preview and targeted profiles to capture essential, high-value artifacts while preserving forensic integrity.
Inside FTK Imager Pro: Vendor-Neutral Forensics, Smarter AI, And Exterro's Forensic Vision
Q: What other kind of features are going to be in the Pro version, though, other than like the BitLocker?
The Pro version will include encryption capabilities, advanced mobile device collection, and additional features that will be available as the software is updated.
Inside F3: Building Community And Sharing Knowledge In Digital Forensics
Q: Do you have anything else in the pipeline for F3?
Yes, we aim to run individual day training events throughout the year.
Inside F3: Building Community And Sharing Knowledge In Digital Forensics
Q: Is F3 a UK-only organization?
No, we have memberships in Australia and several members from different parts of the world.

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A practical,技nical-focused discussion hub for digital forensics, DFIR, and eDiscovery professionals. Episodes frequently cover on-scene triage, AI's role in forensics, reporting challenges, and the balance between rapid data collection and privacy. A strong emphasis on real-world workflows, policy translation, and practitioner well-being, with guests ranging from industry technologists to law enforcement and academic researchers. The show tends to mix hands-on techniques with broader industry trends, making it useful for investigators, analysts, and decision-makers evaluating tooling, training, and wellness programs in demanding environments.

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2. Sarah-Jane Lennie
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4. Carol Brooks
5. Debbie Garner
6. Hannah Bailey
7. Dr. Zoe Billings
8. Mark Pannone

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