Chief Forensic Officer
Magnet Forensics
Brandon Epstein is an experienced digital forensics examiner, educator, researcher, and retired law enforcement officer. Brandon holds a Master of Science degree in Recording Arts – Emphasis Media Forensics as well as numerous digital forensic certifications. He is the chair of the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence and is a member of the IAI’s Forensic Video Certification board, IACP Cybercrime and Digital Evidence committee, NIST/OSAC Video/Imaging Technology and Analysis Subcommittee, and is a fellow the American Academy of Forensic Science. Prior to joining Magnet Forensics, Brandon was a co-founder of Medex Forensics, where he helped digital forensic examiners and investigators determine the trustworthiness of digital evidence, establish when a video has been edited or modified, and recognize original camera video from synthetically produced media.
The Evidence Thinks for Itself: Investigation in the Age of AI and Digital Doubt
Monday, August 4, 2025
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM CT