Shared Space for DFIR Contributions: An Interview with Alexis Brignoni

Forensic examiner, researcher, and blogger Alexis Brignoni has been hard at work. Over the past two years, he’s founded both the Initialization Vectors blog, and a GitHub where you can find repositories for both SQLite queries and DFIR process walkthroughs, as well as individual scripts. He’s also a frequent contributor to DFIR Twitter. Last month, … Continued

Delta Packs Let You Download AXIOM Updates Quickly

Initially released with Magnet AXIOM 2.3, forensic shops that air-gap their equipment can utilize delta packs when updating their equipment. Delta packs allow for quick downloads of only the changed portions to AXIOM’s code base, versus having to download the full installer of 2GB+ every month. We know that examiners are busy, so we’re aiming … Continued

Take Advantage of Onsite Training at Magnet User Summit 2019

Have you been thinking about taking a Magnet Forensics Training course? Great news! We’re offering our Magnet AXIOM Examinations (AX200) and Magnet AXIOM Advanced Computer Forensics (AX250) before our Magnet User Summit in Nashville, from March 29-April 2. And as a special offer, if you purchase a training course, you’ll get free* attendance to MUS … Continued

New Industry Insights Brief: Successful Root Cause Analysis Investigations

This month brings the conclusion of our Industry Insights Brief series. Successful Root Cause Analysis Investigations follows on the heels of Successful Insider Threat Investigations and Successful Employee Misconduct Investigations by discussing a third common type of corporate investigation: intrusions from outside. Sometimes, intrusion investigations only go as far as determining what was accessed and/or … Continued

Magnet User Summit 2019 Coming to Nashville on April 2-3

We’re bringing Magnet User Summit 2019 to the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown in Nashville on April 2-3 — join us to learn the latest trends and best practices in digital forensics. MUS 2019 gives you a chance to network with others in the field while learning practical and useful information that can help you in … Continued

Enhanced WhatsApp Support and Much More in Magnet AXIOM 2.6

Magnet AXIOM 2.6 is bringing big updates to Magnet AXIOM Cloud with WhatsApp backups, iCloud and Cloud Administrator account support. Together with improvements to Magnet.AI and to overall performance, AXIOM 2.6 demonstrates our commitment to being the gold standard for usability. Try it for yourself now! If you’re a customer, download AXIOM 2.6 right now … Continued

How AXIOM Cloud Can Help Save Time Investigating Instagram

Instagram is so popular that it’s safe to say at some point, an investigation will lead you to uncovering potential evidence from it. In this blog, we’ll take a conventional investigation that I conducted and compare and contrast how it would work with or without Magnet AXIOM Cloud. Instagram’s Requirements for Law Enforcement In the … Continued

New Training Course: Magnet AXIOM Incident Response Examinations (AX310)

Magnet Forensics Training Offers Incident Response Techniques and All Courses Now Count Toward CPE Credits If you’re looking to dive deep into incident response techniques and expand your knowledge of advanced forensics, then be the first to reserve your spot for our latest course, Magnet AXIOM Incident Response Examinations (AX310)! This is an expert-level four-day training … Continued