Topic: Digital Evidence in the Age of AI
Abstract: The arrival of Generative AI has introduced a new layer of complexity to digital forensics. When text, images, audio, video, and even identities can be synthetically generated or convincingly altered, the foundational assumptions that have long guided evidence evaluation can no longer be taken for granted.
This session examines how Generative AI is redefining the digital evidence landscape for forensic investigators and incident response teams. It explores how malicious actors are deploying deepfakes, synthetic identities, AI-assisted phishing, and AI-generated disinformation as tools of attack and deception, and what these developments mean for the integrity of forensic findings.
At the core of this discussion is the question of how investigators can maintain confidence in the evidence they collect when authenticity itself has become a variable. The session will address why provenance, corroboration, and contextual analysis are now essential components of modern forensic methodology, and how professionals can adapt their investigative practices to meet the demands of an AI-influenced evidence landscape.
Key Takeaways:
- How Generative AI is altering the nature and evaluation of digital evidence.
- Recognizing emerging AI-generated and AI-manipulated evidence types investigators now encounter.
- The forensic implications of deepfakes, impersonation, and AI-created synthetic identities.
- Why provenance and authenticity verification are essential in modern forensic investigations.
- How corroboration helps validate evidence that may be synthetic or manipulated.
- Ways forensic and incident response teams can adapt to an AI-driven evidence environment.
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.
