Brett Shavers

3 Ways to Make Digital Investigations Faster with Automation Everyone — except for some consultants paid by the hour — wants to skip the tedious work associated with digital investigation. The good news is there are

Adding automation to your #DFIR investigations means you have less decisions to make. Get rid of the tedious work! Focus on the fun stuff!

Here are my three thoughts on the most effective ways to add automation and which tools do them.

What are yours?

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Upcoming Webinar: "Every Seat Except the Judge's".

I sat in 14 different seats in 10 different legal cases. Learn how each role looks at the DF/IR practitioner.

August 7, 2025. 11AM MT
3 copies of DFIR Investigative Mindset to be given away too :)

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From evidence to insight: Mobile forensics for enterprises & Magnet Verakey training - Magnet Forensics This presentation introduces Magnet Verakey, a consent-based mobile forensics solution trusted by enterprises for digital investigations, as well as Magnet Verakey Examinations (VK200), an in-depth…

On July 23, join us for a webinar introducing Magnet #Verakey, a consent-based #MobileForensics solution trusted by enterprises for #DigitalInvestigations, as well as Magnet Verakey Examinations (#VK200), an in-depth training course on the tool: ow.ly/ykJq50WtpN0 #DFIR

The job is not over until the paperwork is done.

On July 23, we'll have a special webinar presentation where Chad Gish will sit down with Chris Brennan, Special Investigation Division, MNPD to discuss how Metro Nashville’s forensics team leverages leading edge #DFIR solutions in the fight against fentanyl: ow.ly/R89J50WsJvW

The harder you work, the more work you get. Then you have to work harder....

G2 awards badges to companies based on user feedback and we're excited to have Magnet Forensics named as a leader in several categories in #DigitalForensics, including Most Implementable, Fastest Implementation, Momentum Leader, and Grid Leader!

Few other cities hold such a view, to the point that you'll drive up the hill to sit and take it all in.

Expose evil or be captured by it.

Digital Forensics & Incident Response Summit & Training 2025 | SANS Institute Obtain hands-on, practical skills from the world's best instructors by taking a SANS course at DFIR Summit & Training 2025.

The SANS Institute #DFIR Summit has always been one of my favorite conferences to attend. This year, I'm excited and honored to be giving the keynote! Attend in person or attend online for free - www.sans.org/cyber-securi...

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We surveyed more than 350 private sector #DFIR professionals and service providers to gather insights into what's currently going on in the #EnterpriseDFIR space. Get our 2025 State of Enterprise DFIR report today to dive in to current trends: ow.ly/RBPF50Wfx5e

You do know that takes the fun out of ediscovery, right?

Week 25 – 2025 Use the discount code thisweekin4n6 for 15% off any class at Cyber5w.Use the code PM15 or click this link for 15% your next Hexordia classTakes a class with me! Akash PatelDigging into Google Analy…

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Week 24 – 2025 Use the discount code thisweekin4n6 for 15% off any class at Cyber5w.Use the code PM15 or click this link for 15% your next Hexordia classTakes a class with me! ThinkDFIRCached screenshots on Windo…

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Brett Shavers joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss the critical "investigative mindset" needed for effective digital forensics. www.forensicfocus.com/podca... #DigitalForensics #DFIR

Week 20 – 2025 Use the discount code thisweekin4n6 for 15% off any class at Cyber5w.Use the code PM15 or click this link for 15% your next Hexordia classTakes a class with me! Akash Patel Proxies in DFIR– Deep Di…

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Underfunded and overlooked: Why your DFIR team deserves a seat at the table   - Magnet Forensics Discover why DFIR professionals are vital to business security and how proper support reduces legal, financial, and cyber risks.

#DFIR teams do more than respond to breaches—they safeguard your organization’s future. If you’re overlooking DFIR, you could be exposing your organization to serious legal, financial, and operational risks. Learn how to change that: ow.ly/iook50VTjz5

Magnet Witness 1.8: Wyze support, multi-stream file formats, and improving review  - Magnet Forensics Magnet Witness 1.8 adds Wyze support, layouts, single tab preview, autoplay, and multi-stream video format handling. Try it now!

Magnet Witness 1.8 is here with new features to enhance your video evidence workflow. This update introduces support for Wyze cloud-based cameras, multi-stream video file handling, and customizable layout options. Upgrade or request a free trial: ow.ly/fYSp50VSBWq #DFIR

Overcoming challenges in remote data collection Explore secure, efficient remote data collection tools for digital investigations, addressing cybercrime, privacy, and compliance.

The ability to conduct #RemoteInvestigations in #DigitalInvestigations offers greatly improved efficiency, but introduces new concerns. In this blog, learn how you can overcome some of those key challenges in your #EnterpriseInvestigations: ow.ly/A4W650VRn49

We're coming to Dubai for the #WorldPoliceSummit next week! Let our VP of EMEA Sales, Carl Tinker invite you to come visit us at stand #7G1 to learn more about solutions like #MagnetOne and how they're giving agencies an #InvestigativeEdge.

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New Cyber Triage release with:
* New UIs to give you an overview of the endpoint
* Hyabusa integration
* Baseline
* Public key encryption on collector
* LOTS more....

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We can't wait to head to Wilmington for #TechnoSecurity! We'll be there at Booth# 401 and will be hosting nine different sessions to help you get an #InvestigativeEdge, including sessions on #iOS, #AI, #ICAC, #IR, and many more #DFIR topics.

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🚨 7-Day Sale 🚨
The DF/IR Investigative Mindset course is just $175 (normally $599).
🧠 Learn how to think like an investigator—not just run tools.
✅ Self-paced
🔒 Limited to 100 seats
⏳ Ends soon!
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Customer story: driving efficiency with SaaS-based forensics in Magnet Nexus - Magnet Forensics Modern digital investigations are increasingly hindered by data overload, slower than ideal processing, and limited real-time collaboration options.

On May 7, join us to hear how Joe Pochron and his team at Nardello & Co significantly boosted efficiency and scalability with the combination of #MagnetNexus & Magnet #AxiomCyber, delivering results faster and easier than legacy on-prem #DFIR solutions: ow.ly/pytf50VN0w0

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Autopsy - Autopsy 4.22.0: BitLocker Support, Cyber Triage Sidecar, Library Updates Autopsy 4.22.0 includes BitLocker support, ability to run alongside Cyber Triage, and updates to lower-level libraries.

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Your Mood Is Murdering Your DF/IR Investigation and You Don’t Even Know It TL:DR: Your current mental state is either helping or hurting your case right now. Investigative work isn’t just about what you know. It’s about how well you can think under pressure, and that depends...

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Too Much Noise in DF/IR Too Much Noise in DF/IRCutting Through the Chaos to Build a Professional FieldIf you work in DF/IR or are responsible for educating, hiring, training, or certifying those who do, this post is for you....

Ever wonder why the Internet is full of "How do I get into Cyber?" and not "How do I become a dentist?"
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