We're just a few weeks away from the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit! 📍 Let’s connect at Gartner SRM, booth 101 🤝 Book a meeting with our team: https://ow.ly/VPYn50ZKKah We look forward to seeing you there! #GartnerSRM
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In this blog, Justin Fitzsimmons breaks down a repeatable, data-driven process for drafting cloud search warrants that strengthens probable cause, improves particularity, and helps connect #DigitalEvidence to the person behind the account: https://ow.ly/oXMK50ZKHOE
The data-driven approach: Drafting cloud search warrants around the data providers actually keep
Draft cloud search warrants using a data-driven approach focused on provider-held data and user attribution
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💬 Join Trusted Partner @magnetforensics.bsky.social on Sept. 16 at 11 AM ET for a live AMA on defensible internal investigations. Bring questions on triaging allegations, investigating across data sources, and preserving chain of custody. 🔗 Register: buff.ly/t4etVJl #EDRM #DFIR
Ask Me Anything: Running faster, defensible internal investigations with digital forensics - Magnet Forensics
This is your chance to ask questions directly to seasoned digital forensics experts and get practical guidance on running internal investigations from the earliest signal to final report.
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Join us on Sept 9 for a webinar that will share how investigators can move faster from #CyberTip intake to action, including how to organize and analyze tip data, reduce manual processes, and connect directly to tools like #Griffeye: https://ow.ly/NXBo50ZJ1bE #DFIR
From tip to action: Managing NCMEC cyber tips at scale - Magnet Forensics
Law enforcement agencies are facing an ever-increasing volume of NCMEC cyber tips, creating significant pressure on investigators to triage, prioritise, and act quickly while maintaining investigative rigour.
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On Sept 9, join us for our next #CyberUnpacked where Doug Metz, Jeff Rutherford, and Steve Gemperle will draw on real experiences in the private sector to talk about what happens when an #IncidentResponse plan meets a real incident. Register today: https://ow.ly/ktWM50ZIZKX #DFIR
S3:E5 // What to expect when you’re (not) expecting an incident - Magnet Forensics
Every organization has an incident response plan and almost none of them survive contact with a real incident intact.
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"When we work with that large of an amount of data, using a tool like Magnet Witness allows us to very quickly identify and acquire exactly what the investigators are asking for." - Darryl Branker, Detective, Toronto Police Department Learn more about Witness here: ow.ly/8FJx50ZIjEa
Good news! We've extended the Magnet User Summit & Magnet Virtual Summit 2027 #CallForPapers deadline to Sept 4. Submit your proposal here: https://ow.ly/vx5050ZHLem Whether it's #AI, #MobileInvestigations, #IncidentResponse, case studies, and more, we want to hear your ideas.
What separates the #IncidentResponse teams that can respond quickly and confidently from those that struggle to keep up? Following our recent #AMA, three former #DFIR leaders at Magnet Forensics recently shared their perspectives: https://ow.ly/XCfA50ZHriK
Investigating at scale: Lessons from three DFIR leaders
Strengthen your Incident Response strategy with expert insights on forensic readiness, scalable investigations, AI, and identity threats.
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“Our investment in Graykey and specialized training allows us to conduct this work locally, move investigations forward more efficiently, and uncover evidence that might otherwise remain hidden.” - Alliance Police Department https://ow.ly/YN5R50ZGJLi
From collection to courtroom, trusted video evidence matters. On Sept 2, join us to learn how investigators evaluate digital media, address authentication challenges, and prepare stronger evidence for legal proceedings. Register now: https://ow.ly/85qy50ZGBFI #DFIR
From footage to evidence: Introduction to video forensics and media authentication - Magnet Forensics
This session introduces the fundamentals of video forensics and media authentication, exploring how investigators assess the integrity and reliability of digital media. We will outline key challenges in modern video evidence, before introducing Magnet Witness and Magnet Verify and how they support efficient analysis, authentication, and court‑ready outcomes.
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"Any and all account data" isn't a warrant strategy. It's overbroad. Cloud warrants work better when they start with: what does this provider actually keep? Learn a data-driven approach to drafting them — built on 5 key questions, not boilerplate. https://ow.ly/KRUv50ZEYzp
We’re excited to be exhibiting at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, September 22–24! If you’re attending, come meet the team and explore how you can accelerate investigations and improve forensic readiness. 🤝 Book a meeting with our team: magnetforensicsevents.com/gartner-srm-summit
Last chance to have your voice included in the 2026 State of Enterprise DFIR Report! The survey closes August 31, and we're looking for input from professionals across the #DFIR community. Complete the survey today: https://ow.ly/uvO550ZAZ3S
Hear from Fairfax County PD's Steven Randazzo about how his agency uses Magnet Forensics products like Magnet Graykey to access mobile evidence quickly and how they adopted SaaS through the Magnet One platform — streamlining their workflows and processes. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Shyl50ZB4El
Internal investigations don't leave much room for error. Join our live AMA to get your internal investigations questions answered — from a former FBI Special agent and digital forensics examiner. Register here: https://ow.ly/5amZ50ZEWHJ
Last chance to present! The #CFP for #MUS2027 & #MVS2027 closes Aug 28. We're looking for presentations on #DigitalInvestigations, #AI, #IncidentResponse, #MobileForensics, along with research, case studies, and more. Apply now: https://ow.ly/C3m750ZAHqN
In the next episode of #MobileUnpacked on Aug 26, Christopher Vance will dive into the major roadblocks in mobile forensics and explore practical approaches to working through them. Save your spot: https://ow.ly/Z7zU50ZAHvu #MobileForensics #DFIR
Mobile Unpacked S4:E8 // Roadblocks ahead! Navigating the major issues of mobile forensics - Magnet Forensics
Mobile Forensics is a constantly evolving field. While many of the roadblocks examiners face today are not new problems, there may be new solutions around them. In this episode we'll explore some of the biggest roadblocks in a mobile device investigation and discuss the ways you can navigate around those issues. Whether you're new to mobile or an old pro, this episode will explore the issues undoubtedly waiting for you in your workflows.
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Our latest blog explores a trend identified in the 2026 State of Enterprise #DFIR report: teams now use an average of 7.1 tools per investigation, but nearly half still rely on manual processes or custom scripts to connect them. Read more: https://ow.ly/E5Uc50ZAH8o
More tools, more friction: why DFIR toolkits need a connective layer
Enterprise DFIR toolkits are becoming more complex, driving integration and workflow challenges. See how Magnet Automate helps bridge the gaps.
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On August 19, join our webinar to learn how Magnet Nexus hybrid agents combine cloud-based endpoint management with the flexibility to keep evidence collection and storage on premises when required. Register today: https://ow.ly/lXAZ50ZAEYS
Hybrid agents for DFIR: Cloud-scale endpoint management, on-prem evidence control - Magnet Forensics
What if you could manage endpoints in the cloud without ever sending sensitive evidence there? DFIR teams are usually stuck choosing between cloud speed and on-prem control. Magnet Nexus hybrid agents remove that trade-off — you manage endpoints and agents in Nexus (SaaS), while Axiom Cyber keeps full control over evidence collection and storage when required. Join us to see how a single, lightweight agent supports both approaches: cloud-powered workflows for scale and reach, or collections initiated from Axiom Cyber that route data directly to your Cyber host over a configurable TCP port....
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We're in Edmonton for the 121st CACP Annual Summit and Policing Trade Show through Aug. 18! If you're at the event, stop by booth #502 to learn how our solutions can help turn #DigitalEvidence into #InvestigativeIntelligence.
On Aug 19, join us for our next episode of #LegalUnpacked where we'll discuss how investigators and examiners can prepare for trial, align testimony with reports and exhibits, anticipate challenges, and deliver clear, credible testimony under cross-examination: https://ow.ly/4im750ZAy3B
S1:E11 // No surprises on the stand: Pretrial preparation for investigators and examiners - Magnet Forensics
This session addresses the critical role of pretrial preparation for investigators and digital evidence examiners who will testify at trial. Participants will learn how to coordinate with prosecutors to clarify the scope, anticipate challenges, and ensure testimony aligns with reports, exhibits, and legal theory. The goal is to promote clear, confident, and consistent testimony that withstands cross-examination and supports admissibility.
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Hear from Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Allen Larsen about how his team uses tools like Magnet One, Graykey, and Graykey Fastrak to solve more violent crimes and reduce their lab’s digital evidence backlog. Learn more about Magnet One: ow.ly/x5CE50ZzT5X #DFIR
The Magnet Nexus API helps bridge the gap between detection and investigation by automatically triggering forensic collections, creating a seamless workflow from SOC alert to forensic insight. Learn more: https://ow.ly/KjRe50Zzx5c #DFIR
From alert to forensic insight, automatically, with the Magnet Nexus API
Automate forensic collections, preserve critical evidence, and accelerate investigations with the Magnet Nexus API from alert to insight.
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In a recent Ask Me Anything, a former prosecutor and retired FBI Special Agent shared lessons on how legal and investigative teams can reduce risk, avoid over-collection, and uncover the evidence that matters most. Read this blog for some key insights: https://ow.ly/SysA50ZyYEn
Digital forensics and eDiscovery: Lessons from a prosecutor and an FBI Special Agent
Discover how digital forensics enhances eDiscovery by improving evidence collection, preserving data integrity, recovering hidden artifacts, and supporting defensible legal outcomes.
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Have you completed the State of Enterprise DFIR Survey yet? We're gathering insights from professionals across the #DFIR community, and we'd love to include your perspective before the survey closes on Aug. 31. Take the survey here: https://ow.ly/nMBP50Zu38x
Traditional Early Case Assessment often begins after collection, while Forensic ECA moves critical decisions upstream, helping teams identify, validate, and contextualize evidence before review even begins. Read more: https://ow.ly/hbHr50Zy5Y9 #DFIR
Forensic Early Case Assessment: is eDiscovery collecting the right data?
Enhance Early Case Assessment (ECA) with digital forensics to identify the right evidence faster and improve eDiscovery outcomes.
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Join us on August 12 for our next episode of #AIUnpacked, where Brandon Epstein will walk through AI prompting in #DigitalInvestigations, including how to structure better prompts, avoid common mistakes, and get more reliable outputs from AI tools. Register now: https://ow.ly/95jP50Zxe0I
S2:E4 // The art and science of AI prompting in digital investigations - Magnet Forensics
The effectiveness of AI in digital forensics hinges on one critical factor: how you prompt it. Join Brandon Epstein for a practical look at how to take control of AI so it works effectively for you. This session will break down what makes a good AI prompt, including effective structures and how they can produce meaningful and reliable outputs. Additionally, he’ll cover common prompting pitfalls that you’ll want to avoid, which can often introduce bias, errors, or hallucinations. Whether you're just starting to explore AI or looking to refine your current workflows, this webinar will give...
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🔍 Where is enterprise DFIR heading next? @magnetforensics.bsky.social wants the practitioner view. Take their annual State of Enterprise DFIR survey to help benchmark the field and shape one of the industry's leading DFIR reports. 🔗 Take the survey: buff.ly/naW9l08 #EDRM #TrustedPartner #DFIR
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Contribute to the State of Enterprise DFIR Report, which highlights the opportunities, challenges, and trends shaping digital forensics and incident response today, shaped by insights from professionals like you.
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"Just give me what you gave me last time." According to Christopher Vance, that sentence may be one of the biggest obstacles facing #DigitalForensics today. In this blog, he challenges examiners to avoid being the anchor by rethinking workflow habits: https://ow.ly/NKvY50Zx9V8
Don't be the anchor: Rethinking the DFIR workflow loop - Magnet Forensics
Rethink DFIR workflows and eliminate unnecessary work with smarter, modern processes.
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We're here at #BlackHatUSA 2026! Stop by Booth 8406 in the #AI Zone Pavilion to meet the team, see our latest innovations in action and chat about the #DigitalInvestigations challenges facing today's #DFIR & #Cybersecurity teams. Plus, visit us for a chance to win a VR headset!