We’re excited to announce a series of insightful webinars on today’s challenges investigators and forensic experts encounter in their day-to-day work!
In an era where digital manipulation is becoming increasingly sophisticated, the pursuit of truth through video evidence has never been more challenging. To support forensic professionals in overcoming these hurdles, Amped Software is excited to announce a series of insightful webinars, dedicated to advancing knowledge and skills in forensic video analysis.
Law enforcement and forensic analysts today encounter different challenges. They strive to keep pace with rapidly evolving technology and increasingly sophisticated criminal methods. For instance, the proliferation of deepfakes has made it more challenging for experts to determine the authenticity of digital content. Additionally, the growing complexity of surveillance systems necessitates a deeper understanding of various CCTV formats and retrieval techniques.
The webinars are designed to address some of the most pressing issues facing today’s forensic experts. One session will explore how geometrical analysis and deep learning techniques can be used within Amped Authenticate to identify manipulated content. Another webinar offers practical insights on managing the often intricate process of acquiring CCTV footage for investigative purposes. A third webinar will present a reliable framework for assessing the strength of support provided by findings and using probability correctly to measure the level of uncertainty. Through practical examples, we’ll demonstrate how this approach helps avoid misinterpretations in court or driving investigations in the wrong direction.
Additionally, special guest speaker David Matthews will join the webinar on Amped Replay. We will discuss how this solution can significantly enhance workflows by speeding up video investigations while maintaining rigorous standards and compliance with forensic requirements.
At the end of each webinar organized by Amped, you can request a certificate of attendance documenting the date and time that you have taken part in the sessions.
These certificates may be accepted for credits with other training organizations in forensic video analysis. Be sure to consult with the relevant organization to ensure that your Amped Software certificate can be applied toward your certification credits.
Here’s a list of the upcoming webinars! Register today for free!
Challenging Deepfakes: Detecting AI-generated Images With Geometrical Analysis and Deep Learning
In collaboration with Cyber Social Hub
Presenter: Marco Fontani, Forensics Director at Amped Software
Date: September 25
Time: 2 PM US ET / 8 PM (Italy time) CET
Once upon a time, we used to say: “Seeing is believing”. Nowadays, deepfakes have become a serious challenge to the credibility of visual content. They are being weaponized in all possible ways, from generating non-consensual pornography to fostering misinformation and political distrust. AI-synthesized images are especially dangerous since generating them requires limited skills and affordable tools. While there is no silver-bullet algorithm for detecting this kind of deepfakes, combining several types of analysis increases the chances of success. In this webinar, we’ll see how Amped Authenticate, the leader software for image and video authentication, empowers analysts’ abilities to fight and win the deepfake challenge. We’ll show how to detect inconsistencies in shadows and reflections, a common defect in AI-generated imagery. Additionally, we’ll demonstrate how to use Authenticate’s powerful deepfake detection classifiers that use AI to combat AI.
In partnership with Police Oracle
Presenter: David Spreadborough, Forensic Analyst at Amped Software
Date: October 9
Time: 3 PM CET (Italy time) / 2 PM GMT (UK time)
Join us for another exciting opportunity to examine the many aspects of CCTV acquisition during investigations. In this webinar, we will dive into the technical and practical aspects of CCTV acquisition. We will focus on the challenges and solutions to conducting forensic data acquisition from Video Surveillance Systems.
- The Pillars of Forensic Video Analysis: Ensuring integrity and authenticity begins with acquiring data correctly
- CCTV Basics: Understanding key concepts can help you with effective acquisition.
- CCTV Recovery: It’s not just about going out and collecting the data from a location, you can make a big difference by establishing crucial details.
- Public Submission of Digital Evidence: Navigate the complexities of uncontrolled acquisition and avoid evidential pitfalls.
- Closed-Box and Open-Box Acquisition: Are you sure what you are doing? Discover when it’s safe to open a device and how best to proceed if you do.
- Mobile Devices: What are the challenges to getting the best evidence?
- Master and Working Copies: If the data is different, it is not a working copy but potentially flawed evidence.
Why I Never Say “It’s probably him!” – Exploring Uncertainty in Forensic Reporting
Presenter: Massimo Iuliani, Forensic Analyst at Amped Software
Date: October 23
Time: 4 PM CEST / 10 AM EDT
Is the person on CCTV the same as the one in the picture? Does the car match a specific model? Is that weapon the same as in the photo? Is the image a deepfake?
Forensic analysis often requires examining and comparing findings and using probability correctly to measure the level of uncertainty.
The conclusions drawn can significantly depend on the data available, the expert’s knowledge, specific case propositions, and background information.
Join Massimo Iuliani, Forensic Analyst at Amped Software, to learn a reliable framework for assessing the strength of support provided by findings to discriminate between propositions of interest. Through practical examples, we’ll show you how to correctly link findings to probabilities and avoid misinterpretations in court or driving investigations in the wrong direction.
Whether you’re a digital forensics professional or a stakeholder in the justice system, this session will equip you with essential technical insights to draw statistically sound conclusions in forensic reporting.
Speeding up and Simplifying Video Investigations With Amped Replay
Presenter: Emi Polito, Trainer and Technical Support Specialist at Amped Software, with guest speaker David Matthews, Regional Forensic Video and Audio Manager at South West Forensics in the UK
Date: November 20
Time: 4 PM CET (Italy time) / 3 PM GMT (UK time)
Join us on November 20 for a 90-minute webinar on Amped Replay, the forensic video player of choice for police officers and investigators. Discover how easy, effective, and forensically safe it is to play, annotate, and redact digital multimedia evidence in preparation for media use or the courtroom. No video or computer background is required!
Quickly find suspects or vehicles of interest in long CCTV videos using motion detection, apply basic enhancement, and prepare a forensic report. Our special guest, David Matthews, Regional Forensic Video and Audio Manager at South West Forensics in the UK, will also discuss how Amped Replay assisted Avon and Somerset Police. He will explain how it helped speed up and simplify video investigations in a safe and sound forensic manner.
Don’t miss the opportunity to find out how Amped Replay can also assist you. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Final Word
These webinars present a unique opportunity to enhance your expertise and stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of digital evidence analysis.
Our goal remains steadfast, to aid law enforcement and forensic analysts achieve justice through science. Join us as we showcase our innovative solutions to counter today’s investigative challenges.
