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Amber Schroader
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Hub ArticleHow to Get Started in the Field of Digital Forensics
When you think of different career paths in the field of cyber you might not always notice the field of digital forensics. However, if you have a passion for all things digital and keen attention to detail, this field could be the perfect place for you where a job is not to work, but something you enjoy. Many people might also explore this field as an option after retiring from a career in the military or law enforcement and want to start a “second life”. No matter where you come from, you will need some specific strengths and skill sets to be successful in the field.
Amber Schroader · Apr 22, 2022
Hub ArticleExpectations of Facebook Data
As social media continues to rise so does the power of Facebook. If you are not on it personally you are for your business or to connect with people on a hobby. That being part of the Meta universe has become as essential as getting a driver’s license. So, what does this mean in the world of digital investigations? It means there is always a good snippet of data waiting for you that is going to help you get just a little more perspective on an individual’s digital fingerprint.
Amber Schroader · Mar 10, 2022
Hub ArticleEMI Shielding and Why You Need It
The topic of Physics may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of digital forensics, but it does play a key role in the preservation of your digital evidence. Not every organization is lucky enough to have their lab so isolated that they get no issues with signals that could potentially risk their digital evidence. This is where physics and the role of EMI shielding, or the use of Faraday technology, come into play.
Amber Schroader · Feb 22, 2022
Hub ArticleInvestigating and Capturing Google Data
There are so few people on the planet now that don’t have something to do with Google. With parents selecting Gmail accounts for their kids prior to being born to the proliferation of Google in the classroom the searching giant is everywhere. With this level of distribution also comes the value of the Google data in an investigation.
Amber Schroader · Dec 8, 2021
Hub ArticleWhat is Android ADB with smartphone forensics?
There is a lot of trust put into your digital forensic tools when it comes to processing data. Many times, the “magic” of the tool remains someone unknown to the end-user. Each company claims to have a special means to capture the data that is seen in the acquisition. However, what is unsaid by tool manufacturers is that often the same foundational methods are used with all tools.
Amber Schroader · Oct 11, 2021
Hub ArticleParaben releases a new 3.0 version of the E3 Forensic Platform
Paraben releases a new 3.0 version of the E3 Forensic Platform, the all-in-one solution for digital evidence and data investigations. Paraben’s E3 Platform was the first platform that allowed for a unified investigation of digital data from multiple sources such as computers, smartphones, the cloud, and IoT.
Amber Schroader · Jul 30, 2021