DFIR Investigative Strategies

I’m thrilled to share an early look at Placing the Suspect Behind the Keyboard, Vol 3: DFIR Investigative Strategies, set for release in 2025. This book is crafted to push beyond the bounds of traditional DFIR. It’s more than a manual—it’s a transformative resource for those ready to blend hard-earned technical skills with creative, investigative strategies. Packed with real-world applications, this book will give you the edge needed to uncover answers that standard forensic techniques can’t.

Mastering the Technical, Evolving the Investigative Mindset

As a field, we’ve come a long way in mastering the technical aspects of data extraction, analysis, and artifact retrieval. But now, it’s time to merge that mastery with investigative insight. DFIR Investigative Strategies represents our next evolution as DFIR practitioners, combining traditional and innovative investigative tactics with practical applications that go beyond today’s conventional approaches. This book empowers you to blend traditional and futuristic techniques dynamically, so you’re prepared for any civil, criminal, corporate, domestic, or international case.

What Sets DFIR Investigative Strategies Apart

This book stands apart because it isn’t just about tools and processes—it’s about seeing beyond isolated artifacts and piecing together the why behind the evidence. Imagine capturing the IMEI of a suspect’s vehicle to track it in a time-sensitive case or determining if a smart fridge was accessed during a murder investigation. Every piece in this book has a practical purpose, from small details to advanced techniques. It’s built for professionals who want to move from simply handling data to solving the more profound mystery—connecting the digital to the human story behind the evidence. This book intends to break your mind, your processes, and your thinking to make it bulletproof.

Unprecedented Collaboration in DFIR

The creation of DFIR Investigative Strategies has become an extraordinary collaboration with the top minds in the field—leading DFIR tool developers, seasoned investigators, academics, and researchers. It’s like assembling an Avengers team of experts, each bringing unique skills and experiences and integrating them with cutting-edge advancements, including artificial intelligence, to forge innovative and proven strategies. Together, this book is blending field-tested expertise with forward-thinking approaches to provide tactics that are ready to be applied now and into the future. This isn’t just theory; it’s about real strategies and practical tools that turn evidence into actionable answers.

Real-World Case Studies with Practical Insight

Each case study in this book bridges theory with practical application, taking you through real-world scenarios where a unique mix of critical thinking, timing, and strategy made all the difference. These aren’t your usual examples. They show how creative, effective investigative techniques can transform data into a narrative that solves cases. Whether you’re tackling data from a smartphone, smart appliance, or cloud service, these examples reveal exactly how innovative thinking and application drive investigations forward.

Beta readers, peer-reviewers

I’ve already called in a few favors from some for peer review. A few more are on my list to ask. Beta readers will be after that. All will be given credit along with a personalized copy of the book. They each will have a hand in such an innovative book that I expect to be relevant for years.

Limited Print for Serious Investigators

This book is for those serious about pushing their investigative skills to the next level. DFIR Investigative Strategies will be released in limited print and meant for those who want to go beyond standard techniques, whether you are green in DFIR or a DFIR dinosaur.

A new journey in DFIR

Are you ready to take your investigative skills into uncharted territory? Are you ready to morph into something more? 

Are you ready to join me on this journey?