TLP - The Digital Forensics Podcast

Send a text Voice AI is moving fast — but so are the attackers. In this episode of the Traffic Light Protocol Podcast , Clint and Myles break down how scammers are exploiting Voice AI platforms with the same tricks that wrecked email and telecom decades ago: Premium-rate fraud dressed up in AI clothing Bot-driven spam that floods calendars and burns ops teams Consent loopholes where “user input” b...

Send a text In this episode of Traffic Light Protocol, we kick off our AI series with a hard look at how voice AI agents are being targeted; and how fast small businesses and startups can rack up serious bills overnight. Guest Myles Agnew returns to unpack how old-school telecom tricks are being repurposed in the age of SIP/VoIP and AI: caller ID spoofing, open SIP trunks, and automated call loops...

Send a text Unlock the secrets behind digital forensic investigations into AI chat platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google's Gemini in this insightful episode. Learn the precise methods for discovering, extracting, and interpreting digital evidence across Windows, Mac, and Linux environments, whether it's browser caches, memory forensics, network logs, or cloud-based data exports. Fro...

Send a text Link to IRCO- Incident Response Copilot on Chat  GPT https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68033ce1b26481919b26df0737241bac-irco-incident-response-co-pilot In this episode of TLP: The Digital Forensics Podcast , Clint dives deep into IRCO ( a custom GPT designed specifically for DFIR and SOC analysts) . From real-world cyber incidents to post-incident reporting and CTF training, IRCO acts like your...

Send a text Drawing inspiration from observing military special forces and over five years of hands-on DFIR experience, Clint explores the mindset, habits, and tactical processes that set top-performing IR teams apart. Clint Marsden explores the mindset, habits, and tactical processes that set top-performing IR teams apart. From threat intelligence workflows and detection-first thinking to deep fo...

Send a text Clint Marsden breaks down a critical cybersecurity report from intelligence agencies including the CSA, NSA, and FBI about the growing threat of AI data poisoning. Learn how malicious actors can hijack AI systems for as little as $60, turning machine learning models against their intended purpose by corrupting training data. Clint explains the technical concept of data poisoning in acc...

Send a text This episode features the complete narration of my ebook: Mastering Sysmon – Deploying, Configuring, and Tuning in 10 Easy Steps , providing a step-by-step guide to getting Sysmon up and running for better threat detection and incident response . If you’re in security operations, digital forensics, or incident response , this episode will help you: Deploy Sysmon efficiently. Tune Sysmo...

Send a text So You Want to Build Your Own DFIR CTF?   Ever wanted to build your own Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge but weren’t sure where to start? In this episode of Traffic Light Protocol , we share the how-to of CTF builders, making it easy for anyone—no pentesting skills required! Today's episode includes:   Choosing Your CTF Theme – Using...

Send a text Kicking off 2025, we're getting back to basics with something every cyber investigator needs to master—starting an investigation the right way. Too often, investigations get derailed because the right questions weren’t asked at the outset, evidence wasn’t properly handled, or reporting lacked clarity. In this episode, we cover how to build an investigation plan that keeps you on t...

Send a text Key Takeaways: Introduction to Hayabusa : Hayabusa is an open-source Windows Event Log Analysis Tool used for processing EVTX logs to detect suspicious activities in Windows environments. Critical Alerts Detection : The tool is capable of detecting a variety of suspicious activities, including WannaCry ransomware and unauthorized Active Directory replication. Efficient Incident Respons...

Send a text In this episode of Traffic Light Protocol , Clint Marsden is joined by Jonathan Thompson, a developer and AI enthusiast currently studying at Macquarie University. Together, they dive into how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the cybersecurity landscape and discuss Jon’s insights into AI’s potential applications in digital forensics, incident response, and everyday IT opera...

Send a text Episode 13 is another giant episode with a focus on what its like be in the mud working on real life forensic investigations. Jacob and Clint talk about ELK EDR, using Sysmon. Sandbox Environments: Jacob discusses the creation of a sandbox environment using an ELK stack combined with Sysmon, enabling in-depth malware analysis by capturing and analyzing detailed system activity. Automat...

Send a text Quotes: “In the fast-paced world of DFIR, you are a mission critical system. Your job isn’t just to uncover what happened during an incident, but to do so in a way that gets results fast.” “Specialists bring expertise that pushes the entire industry forward, while generalists offer versatility and adaptability in the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity.” “The choice between specia...

Send a text In this episode of Traffic Light Protocol , we sit down with Myles, a cybersecurity veteran with over 15 years of Cyber experience and background as a Combat Engineer in the Army. Myles brings his unique perspective on integrating automation and cloud technologies into cybersecurity infrastructure deployment (Used specifically when deploying Velciraptor-  an advanced open-source endpoi...

Send a text Quotes: "Phishing targets the human element, the 'wetware,' often the weakest link in any security chain." - Clint Marsden "Phishing isn't just about poorly spelled emails anymore; it's about sophisticated campaigns that even cyber-aware individuals can fall victim to." - Clint Marsden "Effective defense against phishing involves not just te...

Send a text Episode Title: "Unmasking APT40: Tactics, Challenges, and Defense Strategies" Key Takeaways: APT40 is a sophisticated Chinese state-sponsored cyber espionage group active since 2009. They target various sectors including academia, aerospace, defense, healthcare, and maritime industries. APT40 uses advanced tactics such as spear phishing, watering hole attacks, and living off...

Send a text In this episode, Clint Marsden goes straight into 4 practical strategies that enable better forensics and stop data exfiltration, no matter the size of your budget. Clint covers deploying Sysmon for enhanced monitoring, and using Group Policy to tighten print and USB security.  Event log cleared: Event ID 1102 ACSC Sysmon: https://github.com/AustralianCyberSecurityCentre/windows_event_...

Send a text In todays episode of TLP - Traffic Light Protocol, Clint Marsden talks about Defending Against Scattered Spider: Understanding Their Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. Key Takeaways  Understanding Scattered Spider: Scattered Spider, also known as Roasted Octopus or Octo Tempest, utilizes various legitimate tools for malicious purposes.  Common Tools and Techniques: They employ tools...

Send a text  In this episode, we speak with Phil Ngo, a Primary Investigator in Accenture's global cyber response team.  As a primary investigator, he is responsible for helping clients recover from major incidents as well as delivering proactive cyber services, such as threat hunting and tabletop exercises. Philip started his career as a high school teacher, before moving into IT support and...

Send a text This is the biggest episode from a content perspective so far. I'm excited to share it with you. Episode Highlights: How to run post-incident debriefs and post-mortems. Involving external teams Using lessons learned to form actionable insights. Key questions to address in incident analysis. Effective report writing strategies, including  timelines and executive summaries. Evaluati...

Send a text  Show Notes: Episode on Containment, Eradication, and Recovery In this episode of Traffic Light Protocol,  Clint Marsden explores the containment, eradication, and recovery phases of the NIST SP 800-61 framework for computer security incident handling. Key Topics Covered: Containment Strategies :  Choosing appropriate containment methods based on the incident type, potential damage, se...

Send a text In this conclusion of the Detection phase, Clint wraps up Incident Prioritisation. This includes Functional impacts of the incident, information impact of the incident and the recoverability of the incident. Not all of these are needed, or relevant when tracking your incident and Clint explains when to categorise incidents using these factors. To finish off, Clint discusses incident no...

Send a text In this 45 minute episode Clint covers a lot of ground based on the Detection phase of NIST 800-61. Attack vectors for digital security incidents, including insider threats and weaponized USBs. Cybersecurity incident response and detection, including NIST guidelines and Sysmon logging augmentation The importance of following temporal linearity in  Forensic Investigations, expanding ana...

Send a text In this Episode Clint Marsden talks about the first phase of Computer Security Incident Handling according to NIST. Listen to real world examples of how to get prepared before a Cyber Security Incident arrives. Show notes: Link to NIST SP 800-61 PDF https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-61r2.pdf Bro has been renamed to Zeek. https://zeek.org/ Rita is Real In...

Send a text In this first episode we kick off with Clint Marsden, the host of Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) where he talks about what its like to work in DFIR, how to get started with Cyber training, what to expect in future episodes, and of course a light touch on AI Forensics! Join us for the first episode. The next episodes coming up talk about the NIST SP 800-61 where we break down Preparation,...