Brett Shavers and the Investigative Mindset
Podcast: Parsing the Truth: One Byte at a TimePublished On: Thu Jul 09 2026
Description: This episode with Brett Shavers explores why the most important skill in digital forensics is an investigative mindset—using critical thinking, legal authority, and objective analysis to follow the evidence, avoid bias, and tell a clear story from the data.More about this episode:In this episode of Parsing the Truth One Bite at a Time, Stacey Eldridge and Becky Passmore sit down with digital forensics expert Brett Shavers to explore what really separates strong examiners from great investigators. Rather than focusing only on tools and software, the conversation dives into the investigative mindset, critical thinking, confirmation bias, legal authority, and how to build defensible conclusions from digital evidence. Listeners will learn why forensic tools are only a means to an end, how to challenge assumptions during an examination, and why clear communication is just as important as technical skill. Brett also shares practical insights on AI in digital forensics, explaining where it can help, where it can mislead, and why human judgment still matters. Whether you work in digital forensics, teach the subject, or want to understand how investigations are built from evidence, this episode offers actionable lessons you can use immediately.Connect with Brett Shavers Onlinehttps://www.dfir.training/about-brett-shavershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brettshavers/Grow your Investigative Mindset with Brett Shavers Bookshttps://brettshavers.com/my-booksSupport the Podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/c/ParsingtheTruthGet Parsing the Truth Swag and Merchhttps://parsing-the-truth.printify.me/
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