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.
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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
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