Welcome back to the Truth in Data podcast! In this episode, Jessica, Kim, and Debbie dive deep into the number one question they receive: "How do I break into Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)?"

If you're an aspiring digital forensics professional, a student planning your studies, someone considering a career change, or even an experienced investigator looking to expand your skills, this video is for you! We share our candid insights, practical advice, and a structured framework to help you navigate your entry into this dynamic field.

Key Resources & Tools Mentioned:

• Hexordia Blog Post: "Pathway to Digital Forensics" by Jessica Hyde - https://www.hexordia.com/blog/pathway-to-digital-forensics
• DFIR Diva: https://dfirdiva.com/
• Hexordia Free Courses: https://jessicalhyde.graphy.com/
• Cyber 5W Free Courses: https://cyber5w.com/
• Forensics Tools Examples: Autopsy, X-Ways, Cellebrite, Axiom, GrayKey, MSAB.
• Certifications Discussed: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+
• "This Week in Forensics" by Phil Moore: https://thisweekin4n6.com/author/randomaccess3/
• Digital Forensics Discord Server
• Organizations: HTCIA, IASIS, WiCS (Women in Cybersecurity).
• Certifications Discussed: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+.
• Forensics Tools Examples: Autopsy, X-Ways, Cellebrite, Axiom, GrayKey, MSAB
• Programming Languages: Python, C-sharp, PowerShell.