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17/04/2025

Why the 'Worst of the Worst' approach isn’t enough.

In our latest podcast episode, Jim Cole discusses the issues with the historic focus on finding files of known illegal content so investigators could highlight ‘the worst of the worst’ to send over to the prosecution to charge.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/UqMHfg0lcOw?si=w06GWrSkxjit3boK

16/04/2025

“We were doing it wrong...” - Jim Cole's powerful revelation from the front lines of digital crime. 🎙️👮

NEW Guardians for Good Episode is now available: https://youtu.be/UqMHfg0lcOw?si=Z4tE-4Z0BdVNv63l

In this podcast episode, we were delighted to welcome Jim Cole, who spent over 22 years at Homeland Security Investigations combatting Child Sexual Exploitation and pioneered how law enforcement viewed cases involving crimes against children. In this episode Ian and Jim explore:

- Jim’s pioneering work in victim centric investigation methodologies
- Challenges law enforcement face in these investigations
- Benefits of putting the victim at the heart of investigations
- AI and the challenges it brings

22 Years on the front line in the US. Hundreds of cases. 🎧 Hear Jim Cole’s story now.

14/03/2025

💬🎙️ “Law Enforcement are going to have to work closer together which they already are through the ICAC Task Forces and sharing information and intelligence. The first step is sharing of information in those environments and also keeping up with the technology and leveraging technology that can help meet the requirements of their investigative work.”

Ian asked Peter how Law Enforcement keep pace with rapidly evolving technology and one theme came to mind - collaboration.

Collaboration from within Law Enforcement and with external private companies working hard to support Law Enforcement with exciting new tools is critical to the success in this field. This is something Peter discusses with Ian in more detail from the work he does with Controlled Strategies.

🔗🎬 Catch the full episode here - https://zurl.co/Phrum

We’re happy to present Episode 2 with Peter Edge, Guardian for Good, CEO, co-founder, and managing member of a consulting firm Controlled Strategies, respect...

12/03/2025

“Some people can do that. That’s something we need to value and support…but it takes a special kind of person” 🌟👮

In our latest Guardians For Good episode, Peter Edge shares his experiences including honest self-reflections when moving from narcotics to child abuse investigations earlier in his career.

Listen to the full episode here: https://zurl.co/hsg3x

11/03/2025

🚨 New Podcast Episode Live Now 🎙️

In Episode 2, Ian sits down with Peter Edge , CEO and co-founder of Controlled Strategies, and a leader with over 32 years of law enforcement experience. Peter concluded his federal career as Acting Deputy Director of ICE and Director of HSI, overseeing thousands of employees tackling homeland security, border security, and transnational crime. In this episode, Peter shares:

🔹 Insights from his decades in law enforcement
🔹 The strain of working high-stakes cases
🔹 The power of collaboration in solving complex challenges
🔹 How we can keep pace with rapidly evolving technology

If you work in law enforcement, digital forensics, cybersecurity, or investigative fields, then you won’t want to miss out on Peter’s invaluable expertise!

🎧 Listen now: https://youtu.be/LOe20JSrDVg?si=rY3IOK2KSXrCMn0a

10/03/2025

In a recent case, an ICAC detective using Cyacomb Examiner Plus reduced an investigation timeline from months to hours, enabling swift action to protect a live victim.

With digital forensic triage, investigators can quickly identify, prioritize, and analyze critical evidence, leading to faster arrests and stronger prosecutions.

Jeffrey Bell's new blog explores:
✅ The costs of implementing forensic triage
✅ The benefits of streamlined investigations
✅ Real-life case studies showcasing the impact

Read the full article and see how forensic triage is revolutionizing investigations: [Insert Link]

05/03/2025

The Power of Digital Forensic Triage in ICAC Investigations.

In the fight against Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), time is everything. Investigators need to act fast to identify victims, apprehend offenders, and prevent further harm. 🚔💻

In Jeffrey Bell's latest blog, he breaks down the 'cost vs. benefit' of forensic triage and shares real-world case studies where Cyacomb Forensics helped investigators reduce case timelines from months to minutes.

🔍 Read more about how forensic triage is transforming digital investigations: https://zurl.co/1Mhme

30/01/2025

👀 Ready for a sneak peak of Guardians For Good: Episode 1?

We’re really excited to share our new podcast in the coming weeks. We aim to bring together voices from the frontline of the fight against online child sexual abuse.

You can expect:

🤔 Thought-provoking discussions with those at the heart of the community
🔍 A dive into the current trends and gaps in digital investigations and online safety
😇 A glimpse into the lives and experiences of Guardians For Good – those who make a world a safer place to live

If you’re passionate about protecting the vulnerable and staying informed on the challenges shaping the future of online safety, Guardians For Good is a must-listen.

First episode dropping soon. Follow us for updates!

24/01/2025

🎙️ Coming Soon: Guardians For Good Podcast 😇💪 We’re thrilled to introduce 'Guardians For Good' – a new podcast sharing insights, stories and experiences from those working at the forefront of digital forensics, child protection and online safety. Together, we'll explore their experiences, the evolving challenges they face, and the insights they've gained in their tireless fight to protect the most vulnerable.

We have some great guests lined up to so be sure to keep an eye out for the launch coming soon 👀

Follow us to make sure you don't miss it.

01/01/2025

🎉✨ Happy New Year from all of us at Cyacomb!

As we step into 2025, we’re excited to continue delivering innovative solutions and supporting your success. 🥂🎆

24/12/2024

Did you know Santa has to cover 160,000,000km in 34 hours, with a backlog of 200 million children, in 800 million locations? 🎅😅

Luckily Santa has a bit of magic and Cyacomb fast triage tools on his side to check who's been naughty or nice 😉

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from everyone at Cyacomb! Wishing you joy and all the magic of the season ❤️🎁