The Modern Investigator’s Playbook
Digital evidence is now at the centre of almost every investigation but the speed, complexity and diversity of modern technologies mean that traditional methods are no longer enough. The Modern Investigator’s Playbook is a practical, insight‑driven webinar designed to help investigators, compliance teams and legal professionals strengthen their digital‑evidence capability in a rapidly evolving landscape.
This session explores how to identify, preserve and analyse digital evidence in a way that is defensible, methodologically sound and aligned with regulatory expectations. You’ll gain clarity on emerging risks, modern data sources, and the techniques required to ensure your investigative approach stands up to scrutiny whether it’s from the courts, regulators or internal stakeholders.
Drawing on real‑world scenarios and current technology trends, this webinar will equip you with the tools, frameworks and confidence to modernise your investigative practice and future‑proof your approach.
Topics We Will Cover
- Understanding today’s digital evidence ecosystem Cloud platforms, collaboration tools, mobile data, off‑channel communications and emerging technologies.
- Defensible identification and scoping How to map data sources, assess risk, and plan an evidence strategy that withstands challenge.
- Modern collection techniques Practical guidance on preserving digital evidence while maintaining forensic soundness and chain of custody.
- Metadata integrity and authenticity What investigators must know about timestamps, system logs, and data provenance.
- Cross‑border and jurisdictional considerations Navigating privacy laws, data‑transfer restrictions and regulatory expectations.
- Analytical approaches that stand up to scrutiny Techniques for reviewing, correlating and interpreting digital evidence in complex matters.
- Emerging challenges and future trends AI‑generated content, encrypted environments, ephemeral messaging, and evolving regulatory focus.
Panel
- Ashu Sharma, Chief Strategy Officer, ACi
- David Fisk, Managing Director, Salient Discovery
