Forensic Focus Hexordia's Jessica Hyde: Navigating The Future Of Digital Forensics
May 13, 2025
Jessica Hyde, a Marine Corps avionics veteran turned digital forensics expert and lecturer at George Mason University, shares her unique journey into digital forensics. She discusses the critical role of timely data acquisition, emphasizing how quickly evidence can degrade. Jessica highlights the challenges of IoT forensics, the importance of interdisciplinary teams, and the impact of generational tech behaviors on investigations. With insights on the role of AI in forensics, she also reflects on the balance between innovation and policy challenges in this rapidly evolving field.
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From Avionics To Post‑Blast Forensics
- Jessica Hyde began her forensics journey reverse-engineering exploded IED circuit boards and blast-damaged mobile phones.
- She then earned a master's in computer forensics and moved between private sector and government contracting roles.
Military Skills Translate To Forensics
- Military avionics work taught Jessica troubleshooting, documentation, and communication under pressure transferable to digital forensics.
- She emphasises diverse backgrounds on teams to approach problems from multiple angles.
Keep Time‑Stamped Contemporaneous Notes
- Keep contemporaneous, time-stamped notes and logbooks throughout investigations to ensure reproducibility.
- Share note examples and perform peer review to teach high-quality documentation.