Topic: Digital Evidence in the Age of AI
Abstract: Generative AI is fundamentally changing what digital evidence looks like and how investigators must evaluate it. Text, images, audio, video, code, and even synthetic identities can now be generated or manipulated at a scale and level of realism that challenges traditional assumptions about authenticity. The current webinar explores how Generative AI is reshaping the digital-evidence landscape and influencing modern investigations. It examines the use of deepfakes, AI-assisted phishing, impersonation, disinformation, and synthetic content by malicious actors, and considers their implications for incident response and forensic decision-making. The session focuses on why authenticity, provenance, context, and corroboration are becoming increasingly important in evaluating digital evidence. Join us to gain insights into the challenges posed by synthetic content and how forensic professionals can adapt investigative practices to maintain confidence in the evidence they collect and analyze.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding how Generative AI is changing the nature of digital evidence.
- Identifying emerging forms of AI-generated and manipulated evidence.
- Understanding the forensic implications of deepfakes, impersonation, and synthetic identities.
- Importance of provenance and authenticity in forensic investigations.
- Explore the role of corroboration in validating potentially synthetic evidence.
- Recognize how forensic and incident-response teams can adapt to an AI-driven evidence landscape.
Speaker:
Amber Schroader, CEO & Founder, Paraben Corporation
Bio: With more than 30 years of experience at the forefront of digital forensics, Amber Schroader has built a career defined by innovation, education, and practical advancement of the field. As CEO and Founder of Paraben Corporation, she has developed widely adopted software, training programs, and investigative guides spanning data recovery across smartphones, hard drives, cloud platforms, email systems, and gaming environments.
Her contributions extend beyond tools and technology. Amber established evidence seizure and processing protocols now used by organizations across the globe, and she introduced two influential forensic concepts, the “360-degree approach to digital forensics” and “Forensics of Everything (FoE),” both reflecting her commitment to addressing the full scope of digital evidence challenges. A recognized design architect, course developer, and instructor, she continues to shape the next generation of forensic professionals through her writing, teaching, and industry speaking engagements.
