Want to learn how to avoid surveillance and investigators? Anti-forensics is the practice of modifying or removing data so that others cannot find it later during an investigation. While annoying to forensic practitioners and law enforcement, it is unavoidable to help maintain privacy in a world of shady ToS, snooping partners, and potential search and seizures. How far do you need to go to maintain your privacy? This talk will break down anti-forensics techniques that you can use to protect yourself from audiences like your mom to an extreme nation-state level actor. The only thing more fun than forensics is anti-forensics.
Alissa Gilbert (@dnsprincess) is a digital forensics instructor and Ph.D. researcher. She has had the privilege of working with digital forensic investigators, law enforcement, and private contractors on cases they have processed. Alissa also manages a security operation center and is a teaching assistant at her university. She is a curious troublemaker whose work does not represent that of her employers or university.