Digital evidence recovery is a critical field within digital forensics, and having the right tools can make all the difference. Here are some of the latest and most recommended tools for digital evidence recovery, based on the opinions and experiences of Redditors:

General Digital Forensics Tools

• Kali Linux: A comprehensive penetration testing and digital forensics distribution. "Kali is a pretty standard Swiss army knife."

• SIFT Workstation: A collection of open-source forensics tools. "SIFT Workstation"

• Velociraptor: Excellent for collecting data at scale. "Velociraptor is bad ass for collection"

• KAPE (Kroll Artifact Parser and Extractor): Great for processing and collecting data. "KAPE is great for processing but can do collection."

Specific Forensics Tools

• Cellebrite: Widely used in law enforcement for mobile device forensics. "We do use cellebrite and my command staff are willing to listen to any pitches I may have that can possibly help us with our cellphone technology and or computer technology."

• Magnet Forensics Axiom: A powerful tool for digital investigations. "I start back working on tuesday, I will give it a try with Axiom."

• FTK Imager: A free tool for creating forensic images of drives. "FTK imager"

• Autopsy: A free, open-source digital forensics platform. "Autopsy"

Educational and Community Resources

• DFIR Discord Server: A great place to connect with other professionals and find resources. "Join the DFIR discord server and have your account verified via your LE email."

• NW3C (National White Collar Crime Center): Offers free training for law enforcement. "NW3C has a lot of LE trainings you can take advantage of for free."

• 13Cubed YouTube Channel: Provides valuable insights and tutorials on digital forensics. "13Cubed has good resources."

Certifications and Training

• GCFA (GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst): Highly recommended for incident response and digital forensics. "GCFA is great for that"

• CFCE (Certified Forensic Computer Examiner): Common in local law enforcement and legal consulting. "CFCE is common in local LE and legal consulting."

Additional Tips

• Learn the Fundamentals: Focus on understanding the basics of digital forensics before diving into advanced tools. "Read Computer Forensics for Dummies before spending money to get certified."

• Practice with Labs: Hands-on experience is crucial. "I've been playing around with data recovery, using tools like SIFT, and doing some hands-on labs to get the hang of things on my own."

Subreddits for Further Questions

• r/digitalforensics

• r/computerforensics

• r/cybersecurity

These tools and resources should help you get started or enhance your skills in digital evidence recovery. Good luck!