Every digital file tells two stories — the one you can see, and the one hidden beneath the surface. In this session, Portland-based digital forensics specialist Eli Rosenblatt breaks down the world of metadata: what it is, where it lives, and why it matters in fraud investigations. From electronic documents and emails to photos and audio files, metadata is embedded at the moment of creation and often persists throughout the entire evidence lifecycle. Eli will cut through common myths, highlight what investigators should actually be looking for, and walk through practical strategies for leveraging metadata at the right moment in a case. Whether you're a fraud examiner, auditor, or law enforcement professional, this session offers concrete takeaways for making metadata work for you — not against you.
Eli Rosenblatt is a Portland-based investigator, trainer, and digital forensics specialist with a caseload that spans workplace investigations, background research, social media intelligence, missing persons, criminal defense, civil matters, and family law. Eli brings both technical depth and real-world investigative experience to every engagement, making him a sought-after voice at the intersection of digital evidence and professional investigations.
