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2025 Conference Program

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2025 Conference Program

The 2025 Conference Program is defined by primary topics. Therefore, each session has a primary topic designation for attendees to quickly find those sessions of relevance and importance to them. Sessions are also classified by both Target Level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or All) and Target Audience (Corporate/Private Sector, Government, Investigators, Law Enforcement/Police, Prosecutors/Attorneys/Legal).

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Tuesday, June 03, 2025
    • Keynote
    KEYNOTE: Operation Shamrock: Disrupting Transnational Crime and Protecting Victims
    Salon D/E
    Join us for a powerful and eye-opening presentation by Erin West, a leading expert in combating transnational organized crime and the founder of Operation Shamrock. In this engaging one-hour talk, Eri ...
    Speakers
    Erin West
    Erin West, Founder - Operation Shamrock
    • Magnet Forensics Lab
    LE ONLY: Preserving Your iOS Extractions with Magnet Graykey
    Salon A
    The prominence of mobile data makes it a critical source of evidence in almost every criminal investigation, but the window of opportunity to capture iOS extractions can be extremely small. Between ev ...
    Speakers
    Chris Vance
    Chris Vance, Senior Technical Forensics Specialist - Magnet Forensics
    • eDiscovery
    Synthetic Data and Deepfakes: Challenges and Opportunities in Forensics and Legal Discovery
    Salon F
    The rise of synthetic data and AI-generated content, including deepfakes, has introduced unprecedented challenges and opportunities in the realms of digital forensics and legal discovery. As these tec ...
    Speakers
    Monica Harris
    Monica Harris, Principal Consultant - Consult Harris Collective (CHC)
    Jerry Bui
    Jerry Bui, CEO - Right Forensics
    • Forensics
    AI in Digital Forensics: Hype, Hope, and Hard Truths
    Salon C
    Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing every industry, and digital forensics is no exception. But with great power comes great responsibility—and even greater scrutiny. This session will explore h ...
    Speakers
    Jared Barnhart
    Jared Barnhart, Digital Intelligence Specialist - Cellebrite
    Heather Mahalik Barnhart
    Heather Mahalik Barnhart, Senior Director of Community Engagement - Cellebrite
    • Investigations
    Cracking Cases: Digital Forensics, OSINT, Wiretaps, and Beyond
    Salon E
    In modern investigations, successfully integrating digital forensics, OSINT, wiretaps, and beyond is essential for uncovering hidden connections and tracking criminal behavior. This session will explo ...
    Speakers
    Kevin McTiernan
    Kevin McTiernan, Vice President, National Government Solutions - SS8 Networks, Inc
    • Cybersecurity
    How Ransomware Attacks Work, How Cyber Insurance Works, and How You Can Get Work
    Salon D
    A ransomware attack is an economic attack against a victim organization by a criminal enterprise. Cyber insurance is most closely associated with this type of attack, but there is another way to under ...
    Speakers
    Dr. D. Kall Loper
    Dr. D. Kall Loper, Global Lead, DFIR - Cyderes
    Robert OLeary
    Robert OLeary, Sr. Solutions Architect (US) - Binalyze
    • Oxygen Forensics Lab
    A Remote Journey - The Fundamentals of Remote Digital Data Collection
    Salon B
    Attendees will be introduced to remote acquisition of computer and mobile devices through the Oxygen Remote Explorer platform. We will discuss the streamlining concepts of remote collection and analys ...
    Speakers
    Dan Dollarhide
    Dan Dollarhide, Director of Global Solutions - Oxygen Forensics, Inc.
    • Investigations
    Deep Space - Private Space in Android 15
    Salon E
    Android version 15 introduced the Private Space feature that allows users to hide sensitive items natively. This session will discuss the nature of this new feature and how it can affect mobile device ...
    Speakers
    Dan Dollarhide
    Dan Dollarhide, Director of Global Solutions - Oxygen Forensics, Inc.
    • Forensics
    Forensic Analyses of Audio and Video Evidence
    Salon C
    Audio, acoustic and video evidence are common and critical in civil and criminal litigation. Often such evidence is from a computer or mobile device. This session will discuss why proponents and oppon ...
    Speakers
    Herbert Joe
    Herbert Joe, Attorney/Board Certified Forensic Examiner - Law Office of Herbert Joe
    • Cybersecurity
    Mastering Attack Surface Management: Reducing Risk in a Complex Cyber Landscape
    Salon F
    In the face of a rapidly expanding attack surface driven by cloud services, IoT devices, and remote work, organizations should include effective Attack Surface Management (ASM) strategies. This sessio ...
    Speakers
    James Dodmead
    James Dodmead, IT Specialist (Information Security) - Cyber Defense Solutions, Inc.
    • MSAB Lab
    The X-Files: A Beginner’s Guide to XRY for Mobile Device Extraction
    Salon A
    Join us for an interactive lab designed to familiarize you with MSAB’s powerful mobile device extraction tool, XRY. In this session, you will: Navigate the Menu Options: Gain a comprehensive understan ...
    Speakers
    Chris Currier
    Chris Currier, Technical Trainer - MSAB
    • Cellebrite Lab
    The Key to Case Success: A Collaboration Story
    Salon B
    Speakers
    Heather Mahalik Barnhart
    Heather Mahalik Barnhart, Senior Director of Community Engagement - Cellebrite
    Page McBeth
    Page McBeth, Customer Success Manager, USA West - Cellebrite
    • Investigations
    LE ONLY: Unmanned System Forensics: How One Drone Can Change the Course of Your Investigation
    Salon D
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Center for Air and Marine Drone Exploitation (CAMDEx) will highlight the latest techniques involving Unmanned System (UxS) forensics. As this genre of digital fore ...
    Speakers
    Erik Modisett
    Erik Modisett, Supervisory Agent - U.S. Customs and Border Protection
    • MSAB Lab
    How to XAMIN an XRY File!
    Salon A
    Handling XRY files and how to use XAMN Viewer to view and find data.
    Speakers
    Jerome Diamond
    Jerome Diamond, Technical Trainer - MSAB
    • Cellebrite Lab
    What's Pawsible in Your Investigations: The ESD K-9 Edge
    Salon B
    Speakers
    Paul Lorentz
    Paul Lorentz, Product Specialist - Cellebrite
    • Forensics
    The Critical Role of Metadata in Solving a Complex Child Exploitation Case
    Salon C
    This case study highlights the pivotal role of metadata when no other evidence appears to exist. Through a meticulous analysis of both deleted and hidden metadata, investigators uncovered key evidence ...
    Speakers
    Chad Gish
    Chad Gish, Forensic Consultant - Magnet Forensics
    • Cybersecurity
    AI Hype or Helper in Remediating Security Issues: A Case Study
    Salon D
    When AI started to be the technology du jour, many companies decided to integrate it into their own products. The same cybersec teams that worried about potential cybercriminal uses of AI, also tested ...
    Speakers
    Drew Dennison
    Drew Dennison, Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder - Semgrep
    • eDiscovery
    The Challenge of Hyperlinked Documents in E-Discovery
    Salon F
    Hyperlinked files, sometimes referred to as “modern attachments,” are turning up in legal and technical environments and they are causing headaches for e-discovery, information governance, and forensi ...
    Speakers
    Michael Quartararo
    Michael Quartararo, President - Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS)P
    Robert Fried
    Robert Fried, SVP Forensics & Investigations - Sandline Global
    Ignatius Grande
    Ignatius Grande, Director - Berkeley Research Group
    • Cybersecurity
    Why Your Threat Modeling Program Doesn't Work And What You Can Do About It
    Salon E
    Organizations say they want more 'shift-left' to reduce vulnerabilities but don't understand how to execute effective solutions that reduce the risk causing senior leadership to become less supportive ...
    Speakers
    Eric Hart
    Eric Hart, Director Global Application Security - MetLife
    • Forensics
    AI is Not Enough to Beat AI: Pragmatic Deepfake Detection
    Salon F
    AI is Not Enough to Beat AI: Pragmatic Deepfake Detection This session will explore a holistic approach to discriminating deepfakes from authentic images and videos, including: • Limitations of automa ...
    Speakers
    Martino Jerian
    Martino Jerian, CEO and Founder - Amped Software
    • Forensics
    Are You on the Blockchain Train?
    Salon C
    Join us for this session where we discover the fundamentals of blockchain technology and its integration into mobile application development. Explore how blockchain extends beyond cryptocurrency, powe ...
    Speakers
    Eugene Cunningham
    Eugene Cunningham, Technical Engineer - MSAB
    • Investigations
    Utilizing ETW for Ransomware Threat Detection
    Salon E
    Windows Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) offers a powerful, native telemetry framework that provides deep insights into system and application behavior. Despite its potential, ETW remains underutilized ...
    Speakers
    Ali Hadi
    Ali Hadi, Research Director & Associate Professor - Champlain College
    Mariam Khader
    Mariam Khader, Assistant Professor - Champlain College
    • Magnet Forensics Lab
    Inside the Confidence Factor: Assessing the Accuracy of iPhone GPS Data for Digital Forensics
    Salon A
    Join Magnet Forensics’ Jeff Rutherford as he examines the reliability of Apple’s horizontalAccuracy confidence factor when analyzing iPhone geolocation data in forensic investigations. By comparing GP ...
    Speakers
    Jeff Rutherford
    Jeff Rutherford, Forensic Consultant - Magnet Forensics
    • Oxygen Forensics Lab
    Connecting the Dots: Advanced Link Analysis in Digital Forensics
    Salon B
    In an era teeming with digital evidence, the ability to identify and visualize hidden connections is critical to modern investigations. This session delves into the fundamentals and advanced technique ...
    Speakers
    Amanda Mahan
    Amanda Mahan, Director of Training - Oxygen Forensics
    • Forensics
    HANDS ON LAB: LEAPP Forward: Unlocking the Power of Open-Source Forensic Analysis
    Meeting Room 107
     The LEAPP suite is a collection of open-source forensic tools designed to empower investigators with efficient methods for parsing and analyzing data across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android ...
    Speakers
    Alexis Brignoni
    Alexis Brignoni, Special Agent - Department of Justice
    Heather Charpentier
    Heather Charpentier, Computer Forensic Analyst - New York State Police
    • MSAB Lab
    LE ONLY: XRY Pro: Unlock More Data Using Creative Extraction Techniques
    Salon B
    In this session, we’ll demonstrate how the flexibility of XRY Pro allows for creative methods to access more data and uncover important evidence. Through live demos, we’ll show how XRY Pro’s versatile ...
    Speakers
    Christoffer Kraft
    Christoffer Kraft, Professional Services - MSAB
    • Forensics
    USB Flash Drive Artifact Hunt
    Salon C
    Forensic examination of USB device activity is crucial for many different types of investigations. Findings of connections are useful for proof of data exfiltration and/or identifying further evidence ...
    Speakers
    Kate Davenport
    Kate Davenport, Training Instructor - Exterro
    • Investigations
    A Beacon in the Darkness: Navigating Cryptocurrency Investigations
    Salon F
    A session for Law Enforcement and Private Sector Investigations Professionals to gain a base level knowledge on industry terminology, best practices and a look into how to investigate cryptocurrency u ...
    Speakers
    Ryan Griffith
    Ryan Griffith, Director, Financial Investigations & Advisory - Outrider Analytics
    • Cybersecurity
    Redefining Insider Threat Management: A Human-Centric Approach
    Salon D
    As organizations continue to invest in advanced security technologies, we often overlook the essential human element at the heart of the problem. This session challenges the status quo, advocating for ...
    Speakers
    Joe Evangelisto
    Joe Evangelisto, CISO - NetSPI
    • Investigations
    Essential Early Case Assessment for Mobile Device Extractions
    Salon E
    The session will cover key topics such as case context, evidence identification, prioritization techniques, and case examples. By understanding the nature of the case, investigators can identify key d ...
    Speakers
    Richard Frawley
    Richard Frawley, Director of Training - ADF Solutions
    • Cellebrite Lab
    LE ONLY: Ask Us Anything: I Beg to DFIR with the Cellebrite 101 Operatives
    Salon B
    • Cybersecurity
    Determining Reality: Defensive Techniques to Combat Advanced Synthetic Identities
    Salon E
    This session will focus on combatting advanced synthetic identities through a multi-layered, technology-driven approach including: Implementing machine learning, applying multi-source verifications an ...
    Speakers
    Conor White
    Conor White, President of New Initatives - Daon
    • Forensics
    An Employee Stole Millions of Dollars Worth of Company Data... Or Did They?
    Salon C
    This session will walk through the forensics of a case related to the alleged theft of high value company data. This case is a real whodunit - a riddle, wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, and stuf ...
    Speakers
    Matt Danner
    Matt Danner, Founder - Monolith Forensics
    • Magnet Forensics Lab
    Enhancing IR with Magnet Axiom Cyber and Magnet Nexus: New Approaches for Evolving Threats
    Salon A
    Investigative teams face an increasingly complex digital landscape - requiring flexible, comprehensive solutions to efficiently detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents. Join Magnet Fore ...
    Speakers
    Jeff Rutherford
    Jeff Rutherford, Forensic Consultant - Magnet Forensics
    • Forensics
    Can a Single Rotten Plank Sink the Ship of Evidentiary Integrity?
    Salon D
    The computer evidence cracks the case. But is the computer evidence cracked? During the analysis, malware was identified and dismissed. It was dismissed because it couldn't have been malware...right? ...
    Speakers
    Christopher Atha
    Christopher Atha, High tech crime specialist - NW3C
    • Investigations
    Advancing Law Enforcement Through Technology & Information Sharing: Lessons from the Laken Riley Case
    Salon F
    The ability to share critical information in real-time is essential for solving cases, ensuring officer safety, and improving operational efficiency. Laken Riley case in Athens, GA highlights how time ...
    Speakers
    Kevin DeLong
    Kevin DeLong, Founder and DFIR researcher - Cyber Social Hub
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
    • MSAB Lab
    AI in Digital Forensics: Useful Abstraction or Useless Distraction?
    Salon A
    Artificial Intelligence is reshaping digital forensics, promising faster investigations, deeper insights, and unprecedented automation. But as AI-driven tools become more prevalent in forensic workflo ...
    Speakers
    Adam Firman
    Adam Firman, Tech Evangelist - MSAB
    Heather Charpentier
    Heather Charpentier, Computer Forensic Analyst - New York State Police
    Alexis Brignoni
    Alexis Brignoni, Special Agent - Department of Justice
    • Cybersecurity
    Self-healing Environments and Cross-architecture Code Similarity: Two DARPA Funded Research Projects with Impacts on Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
    Salon E
    This session will share and discuss two rather exotic capabilities that are being developed under a DARPA contract including: • Cross-architecture code similarity where the system can identify similar ...
    Speakers
    David Kovar
    David Kovar, CEO - URSA Inc.
    • Forensics
    From Factory to Forensics: Configuring Your Mac for Digital Investigations
    Salon C
    Transform your Mac into a forensic workhorse with this practical, step-by-step guide. In this session, you’ll learn how to configure your Mac from day one to handle forensic investigations, no matter ...
    Speakers
    Steven Whalen
    Steven Whalen, Co-Founder - SUMURI LLC
    • Forensics
    Calling All Digital Forensics Examiners: Outsmarting Anti-Forensics
    Salon D
     This session will share practical insights and creative techniques used in real law enforcement cases to tackle anti-forensic methods, uncover hidden evidence, and piece together a complete picture o ...
    Speakers
    Caroline Cappy
    Caroline Cappy, Digital Forensics Examiner - Portland Police Bureau
    • eDiscovery
    Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI: Causes of Action and Defenses and Discovery
    Salon F
    Artificial Intelligence and, more specifically, Generative AI (""GenAI"") has taken the world be storm. It has led to government investigations, state and local regulation, and civil actions arising o ...
    Speakers
    Ronald Hedges
    Ronald Hedges, Principal - Ronald J. Hedges LLC
    Bernice Donald
    Bernice Donald, Sixth Circuit Judge (retired) - see above
    • Oxygen Forensics Lab
    Digital Forensics Unleashed - Multilingual Evidence, Malware Detection, and OCR Challenges
    Salon B
    Speakers
    Ryan Ebersole
    Ryan Ebersole, Instructor - Oxygen Forensics
    • Forensics
    HANDS ON LAB: Sysdiagnose Logs 101
    Meeting Room 107
    Sysdiagnose Logs – What are they? This hands-on workshop will answer that question and more! Sysdianose Logs have a plethora of details examiners may be missing. This session will explore how to gener ...
    Speakers
    Kim Bradley
    Kim Bradley, Digital Forensics Content Lead - Hexordia
    • Forensics
    Vehicle Forensics: Data Extraction from the Memory Chips of Telematic and Wireless Modules
    Salon D
    This session will take a closer look at the telematics systems and wireless modules found in vehicles. The session will explore the types of memory chips they use, the file systems they rely on, and t ...
    Speakers
    Sasha Sheremetov
    Sasha Sheremetov, CTO - Rusolut
    • Magnet Forensics Lab
    Exploring iOS' "Adjust Date & Time"in DFIR
    Salon A
    Save the date…or don’t! The ability to change the date and time of previously captured media on iOS devices can greatly complicate investigations and examinations. In this presentation, Magnet Forensi ...
    Speakers
    Brandon Epstein
    Brandon Epstein, Technical Forensic Specialist - Magnet Forensics
    Matt Fullerton
    Matt Fullerton, Senior Solutions Consultant - Magnet Forensics
    • Investigations
    Uncovering the Hidden Truth Case Study: Dark Web Marketplaces & Child Exploitation
    Salon E
     With the rise of the internet, criminals have found new ways to engage in illegal activities like human trafficking and child exploitation. The dark web and cryptocurrency have allowed criminals to c ...
    Speakers
    Melissa A Maranville
    Melissa A Maranville, Founder/CEO - DeVille and Associates LLC
    • Cybersecurity
    Context Matters - Practical Approaches to Turning Data into Actionable Intelligence
    Salon F
    This session will spend very little time discussing definitions of terms, basic concepts, etc., and instead will focus on the very real need to create context around so much data coming into organizat ...
    Speakers
    Dennis Kuntz
    Dennis Kuntz, Sr. Manager, Security Threat Analysis & Response - Cvent
    • Investigations
    Telegram: Its 2025 Crypto Initiatives
    Salon C
    Telegram is the fifth largest instant messaging service in the US. The organization has identified the US as the target number one for expansion in 2025. This lecture provides basic information and pr ...
    Speakers
    Stephen Arnold
    Stephen Arnold, Senior Advisor - Arnold Information Technology
    Erik Arnold
    Erik Arnold, Managing Partner - GovWizely
    • Magnet Forensics Lab
    Split Personalities – Understanding Multiple User Account Purposes in Android
    Salon A
    While multiple user-accounts are not a new thing with Android, they are gaining momentum in how much they are used. In addition to just secondary profiles and guest accounts, more and more services li ...
    Speakers
    Chris Vance
    Chris Vance, Senior Technical Forensics Specialist - Magnet Forensics
    • Cellebrite Lab
    LE ONLY: Get in the DF Fastlane: What's on Cellebrite's Digital Investigative Roadmap
    Salon B
    Speakers
    Paul Lorentz
    Paul Lorentz, Product Specialist - Cellebrite
    • eDiscovery
    What Happens Next? Using eDiscovery Tools and AI to Tell the Rest of the Story
    Salon F
    This panel of eDiscovery experts will explore the AI and eDiscovery tools and processes that are used to analyze forensic data and reporting. Attendees will learn about eDiscovery methodologies in col ...
    Speakers
    Bree Murphy
    Bree Murphy, Sr. Solutions Consultant - Exterro/ eDiscovery Chicks
    Laura Anne Day
    Laura Anne Day, Area Sales Director - Epiq
    Patti Zerwas
    Patti Zerwas, Discovery Project Manager - Haynes and Boone, LLP
    • Forensics
    Secure Element Enabled Android Phones: What is it and How Does it Affect My Work?
    Salon D
    Secure Element phones come in many flavors, eSE, SPU and SE. This session will share how these were previously used in high-end models, they are now also found in mid-range volume phones, making the f ...
    Speakers
    Martin Westman
    Martin Westman, Global Head of Research - MSAB
    • Cybersecurity
    The Nation-State as a Cybercriminal
    Salon E
    When cybersecurity professionals think about cybercrime, the usual threat actors who engage in data theft, extortion, and other financially motivated attacks for personal gain usually come to mind. Th ...
    Speakers
    David Vargas
    David Vargas, Professor - George Washington University
    • Forensics
    Wireless Witness: Uncovering Digital Evidence from Android WiFi & Bluetooth
    Salon C
    Every connection tells a story. Android devices constantly interact with WiFi networks and Bluetooth devices, leaving behind a trail of digital breadcrumbs that can be invaluable in forensic investiga ...
    Speakers
    Jared Barnhart
    Jared Barnhart, Digital Intelligence Specialist - Cellebrite
    Joshua Hickman
    Joshua Hickman, Digital Forensics Expert - Cellebrite
    • MSAB Lab
    How to Boost Investigator Collaboration and Enable Efficient Data Storage
    Salon A
    As digital evidence plays an increasingly important role in criminal investigations, law enforcement agencies face two major challenges: How to enable seamless investigator collaboration, and how to m ...
    Speakers
    Emil Warnicke
    Emil Warnicke, Sr. Product Manager - MSAB
    • Investigations
    The Safe Use of AI: Strategies to Ensure Data Integrity and Evidence Admissibility
    Salon D
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly embedded in every aspect of our lives, and its role in digital investigations is no exception. This session explores strategies for the safe and responsibl ...
    Speakers
    Rob Maddox
    Rob Maddox, Director of Training - Detego Global
    • Forensics
    Fire in the Sky: Drone Threats to Critical Infrastructure and the Digital Forensic Examiners Response
    Salon E
     In 2024 an alarming new threat began to emerge, cheap commercially available drones used to threaten critical infrastructure. During this session, forensic examiners will walk through a drone forensi ...
    Speakers
    Joshua Smith
    Joshua Smith, Senior UAS Forensic Specialist - SkySafe
    • Oxygen Forensics Lab
    LE ONLY: Piercing the Veil - An In-depth Look at Mobile Device Security
    Salon B
    Mobile device security has evolved beyond the simple screen lock to more complex schemes to protect user data from attackers and legitimate investigators. In this session, we will explore the mechanis ...
    Speakers
    Matt Finnegan
    Matt Finnegan, Senior Solutions Architect - Oxygen Forensics
    • Forensics
    Video Timelines - How to Tell the Story with Video Evidence
    Salon F
     A brief look at some of the tools and tricks of using Adobe Premiere to effectively present videos and other details in your case. Taking hours of video or multiple sources of information and present ...
    Speakers
    Jenna Walker
    Jenna Walker, Video Communications Specialist - Federal Bureau of Investigation
    • Forensics
    Detecting Deep Fake Digital Photographs: Utilizing Python and AI to Analyze and Detect Anomalies in Digital Images
    Salon C
    Deep fake digital photographs are becoming increasingly sophisticated, posing significant risks to personal, corporate, and national security. This session explores advanced techniques for detecting d ...
    Speakers
    Chester Hosmer
    Chester Hosmer, Chief Scientist - Python Forensics
    • Cellebrite Lab
    NCMEC Hash Value Database Integration: Cellebrite's Commitment to Protecting Children
    Salon B
    Speakers
    Jared Barnhart
    Jared Barnhart, Digital Intelligence Specialist - Cellebrite
    • Magnet Forensics Lab
    An Introduction to Media File Structure for Digital Investigations
    Salon A
    In today’s digital world, the ease of manipulating and sharing media files with emerging technologies has made it increasingly challenging to detect alterations and prove authenticity. Understanding t ...
    Speakers
    Brandon Epstein
    Brandon Epstein, Technical Forensic Specialist - Magnet Forensics
    • Investigations
    CryptOSINT: OSINT Your Crypto Cases... and Not Just on the Blockchain
    Salon D
    This session will explore the power of OSINT to conduct your cryptocurrency investigations. It will hop off the Blockchain to try some attribution techniques on breadcrumbs left behind on social media ...
    Speakers
    John O'Hare
    John O'Hare, Director, Business Development - PenLink
    • Cybersecurity
    Living Off the Land and Emerging Threats
    Salon E
    This session provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the methodologies employed by nation-state threat actors to infiltrate, persist, and operate within targeted environments undetected. Leve ...
    Speakers
    Robert Main
    Robert Main, Cybersecurity State Coordinator (NC) DHS - CISA | IOD | Region 4 | Cybersecurity Branch
    • Cybersecurity
    The Future of Network Security: Trends and Predictions
    Salon D
    This session will explore the current and emerging technologies shaping network security, from AI-powered threat detection to the convergence of wired, Wi-Fi, and cloud-native security. The presenter ...
    Speakers
    Jennifer Minella
    Jennifer Minella, Security Architect - Viszen Security
    • Forensics
    Unlocking Hidden Data: Mastering SQLite Forensics
    Salon C
    Navigating SQLite Databases is essential for digital forensic investigators, especially when dealing with unsupported applications. This session will guide you through the manual analysis of SQLite da ...
    Speakers
    Anna Truss
    Anna Truss, Founder / CEO - DefSec LLC
    • Cellebrite Lab
    Everything including the Kitchen Sync: Identifying and Leveraging Synced Devices
    Salon A
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    Speakers
    Ian Whiffin
    Ian Whiffin, Decoding Product Manager - Cellebrite
    • MSAB Lab
    LE ONLY: From Encrypted to Evidential: Investigating HSCs & MDMs in Organized Crime
    Salon A
    As organized crime groups increasingly rely on hardened secured communications (HSCs) and mobile device management (MDM) solutions to evade law enforcement, investigators must adapt their forensic str ...
    Speakers
    Special Constable Andrew Mertick
    Special Constable Andrew Mertick, Electronic Forensic Analyst - Peterborough Police Service
    Eric Easterbrook
    Eric Easterbrook, Forensic Analyst - Peterborough Police Service
    • Forensics
    An Overview of AI-generated Results in DFIR Exams
    Salon E
    As Artificial Intelligence (AI) evolves, so does the desire to use its great power in forensic tools and examinations. This session will introduce the audience to probabilistic outputs from AI algorit ...
    Speakers
    Brandon Epstein
    Brandon Epstein, Technical Forensic Specialist - Magnet Forensics
Thursday, June 05, 2025
    • Investigations
    Black Box Investigations: Navigating the Risks of Automated Data Collection
    Salon D
    This session explores the challenges and risks of relying on black box technologies in OSINT investigations, using a shooting investigation as a case study. Attendees will gain insights into the pitfa ...
    Speakers
    Jessica Stutzman
    Jessica Stutzman, President - Pangea Research
    • Forensics
    Obfuscation in Digital Forensics - Joseph Andes Case Study
    Salon C
    A case study related to the conviction of Joseph Andes. Joseph Andes had identified on grand jury for a CSAM case and used knowledge of LE forensic capabilities to hide his own crimes. This session wi ...
    Speakers
    Brian Hempstead
    Brian Hempstead, Computer forensic examiner - Gainesville FL Police Department
    • eDiscovery
    The Intersection of AI, Forensic Readiness, and eDiscovery: Preparing for the Future of Litigation
    Salon F
    As artificial intelligence continues to transform the legal landscape, the intersection of AI, forensic readiness, and eDiscovery has emerged as a critical area of focus for legal professionals and fo ...
    Speakers
    Monica Harris
    Monica Harris, Principal Consultant - Consult Harris Collective (CHC)
    Jerry Bui
    Jerry Bui, CEO - Right Forensics
    • Magnet Forensics Lab
    Six Pillars of Digital Evidence
    Salon A
    The 6 pillars of digital evidence form a comprehensive framework for investigators to collect, analyze, and leverage data in the digital age. Join Forensic Consultants Steve Gemperle and Chad Gish to ...
    Speakers
    Chad Gish
    Chad Gish, Forensic Consultant - Magnet Forensics
    Steve Gemperle
    Steve Gemperle, Forensic Consultant - Magnet Forensics
    • Oxygen Forensics Lab
    Force Multiplication Through Collaboration - Part 1: Employing Tools for Collaborative Examination of Digital Evidence
    Salon B
    Complex digital evidence assessment is often left to the Digital Forensics personnel to decipher what is or is not relevant. Why not get the data in the hands of the decision makers and case agents? T ...
    Speakers
    Matt Finnegan
    Matt Finnegan, Senior Solutions Architect - Oxygen Forensics
    • Cybersecurity
    Going on a Cyber Attack Surface Treasure Hunt
    Salon E
    As information technology progresses and expands, its Cyber-attack surface expands dramatically. Everywhere you look there's more "Smart"..(or in some cases, Not SO Smart technology!) being connected ...
    Speakers
    Ken Cutler
    Ken Cutler, President and Principal Consultant - Ken Cutler & Associated LLC (KCA)
    • Investigations
    HANDS ON LAB: Encryption Nuts and Bolts
    Meeting Room 107
    This hands-on lab will discuss how to use encryption with AES and RSA algorithms ubiquitous, and how do these algorithms actually work and why is this important? As digital forensic examiners and anal ...
    Speakers
    Bob Osgood
    Bob Osgood, Director of Digital Forensics and Cyber Analysis Programs - George Mason University
    • Cellebrite Lab
    Cloud Power: Working Smarter Not Harder
    Salon B
    • Cybersecurity
    Staying Ahead of Cybercriminals: Generative AI and the New Era of Financial Fraud
    Salon D
    This session will help attendees understand the threat landscape and gain insights into how cybercriminals are leveraging Generative AI, including deepfakes, to execute sophisticated financial fraud s ...
    Speakers
    Michele Boland
    Michele Boland, Global Technologist - Check Point Software
    • Forensics
    Big Data Investigation within the Dutch Police
    Salon F
    This session will discuss collecting large amounts of digital evidence and how to combine all the traces from the digital evidence with other traces that we have at our disposal. It will include a wal ...
    Speakers
    Taco Pompe
    Taco Pompe, Digital forensic investigator and big data consultant - Dutch National Police
    • Forensics
    The Artificial Witness - Forensic Implications of an Onboard Artificial Intelligence
    Salon C
    Artificial Intelligence has come to devices in the form of operating system level enhancements to instantly turn our thoughts into actions. This session will explore the impact this observer could hav ...
    Speakers
    Dan Dollarhide
    Dan Dollarhide, Director of Global Solutions - Oxygen Forensics, Inc.
    • MSAB Lab
    Operation Artemis: Putting Victims First in the Fight Against CSAM
    Salon A
    Operation Artemis takes a victim centred approach to tackling the online availability of series of child sexual abuse material within Peer-to-Peer file sharing networks, by identifying offenders posse ...
    Speakers
    Adam Firman
    Adam Firman, Tech Evangelist - MSAB
    Tom Farrell
    Tom Farrell, Director of Core Technology - Child Rescue Coalition
    Catherine Cox
    Catherine Cox, Special Projects Consultant - Child Rescue Coalition
    • Magnet Forensics Lab
    Following the Money | Tracking Mobile Payment Artifacts
    Salon A
    With iOS and Android both having tap-to-pay payment functionality built in, it’s opened a great opportunity for tracking where and how they’re using this feature. Not only can we often see what is bei ...
    Speakers
    Chris Vance
    Chris Vance, Senior Technical Forensics Specialist - Magnet Forensics
    • Forensics
    Mastering Microsoft OneDrive Forensics: Navigating Cloud-Based Challenges
    Salon C
    Explore the challenges of cloud-based forensics in Microsoft OneDrive environments. This session equips attendees with strategies to analyze OneDrive artifacts, interpret unique digital footprints, an ...
    Speakers
    Rob Attoe
    Rob Attoe, CEO - Spyder Forensics
    Damien Attoe
    Damien Attoe, Director of Professional Services - Spyder Forensics
    • Cybersecurity
    How to Align Compliance Activities
    Salon E
     Chances are your organization is responsible for complying with multiple regulations and frameworks. How do you accomplish this without wasting time, money, and personnel resources? More importantly, ...
    Speakers
    Dave Fairburn
    Dave Fairburn, President - CYBER PROS, LLC
    • eDiscovery
    Actually, You Should be Using Social Media (data) at Work
    Salon F
    report for use in legal discovery, investigative strategies, due diligence practices, and risk management. Getting the right piece of information at the right time aids decision-making during early ca ...
    Speakers
    Josh Janow
    Josh Janow, CEO - SMI Aware
    • Forensics
    Securing Resources and Funding for Mobile Device Forensics and Training
    Salon D
    This session will guide law enforcement practitioners and leaders through strategies to build a compelling case for resource allocation. Attendees will learn how to demonstrate the value of mobile for ...
    Speakers
    Debbie Garner
    Debbie Garner, Community Engagement Coordinator - Hexordia
    • Oxygen Forensics Lab
    LE ONLY: Advanced Searching: Bringing Clarity to Examinations and Analysis from Extraction to Reporting
    Salon B
    Join us for a session on how to help law enforcement untangle large datasets by streamlining the examination process. From selective extraction to searching at import for actionable data, then reporti ...
    Speakers
    Amanda Mahan
    Amanda Mahan, Director of Training - Oxygen Forensics
    • MSAB Lab
    Breaking Barriers: The Future of Interoperable Digital Forensics
    Salon A
    A long sought after requirement for digital forensic tool users is interoperable solutions that allow for the safe data transfer and analysis across multiple platforms. In practice with competing comm ...
    Speakers
    Adam Firman
    Adam Firman, Tech Evangelist - MSAB
    Anna Urban
    Anna Urban, Channel Partner Director - Global - MSAB
    Jansen Cohoon
    Jansen Cohoon, President - V2 Forensics
    • Investigations
    Discord OSINT Demystified: Tools, Tips, and Best Practices
    Salon C
    Despite being overshadowed by social media giants, Discord is an underrated gem in the OSINT realm. With over 150 million monthly users, it hosts diverse communities ranging from gaming and tech to ed ...
    Speakers
    Jesse Ward
    Jesse Ward, jesse@pagefreezer.com - Pagefreezer Software
    • Cellebrite Lab
    LE ONLY: What's Out there? Surfacing Publicly Available Information Instantly
    Salon B
    • Investigations
    Addressing Insider Risk: A Psychological Approach to Proactive Risk Management
    Salon F
    Insider threats are a growing challenge as more individuals gain access to sensitive information amid global instability and economic competition. While traditional defenses like access controls and c ...
    Speakers
    Nazar Akrami
    Nazar Akrami, Professor of Psychology - Uppsala University
    • Cybersecurity
    Quantum Computing and Its Impact on INFOSEC
    Salon E
    AI is the new "big thing,"while quantum computing advances out of the public view. However, quantum computing will have an impact on information security, especially with respect to cryptography. This ...
    Speakers
    Kenneth Kelley
    Kenneth Kelley, Enterprise Architect - Truth Solutions, LLC
    • Cybersecurity
    Adversary or Ally? The Two Sides of the AI Cybersecurity Coin
    Salon D
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the fastest-adopted technologies ever, out-pacing cell phones, personal computers and the internet. By design or accident, AI brings many possibilities a ...
    Speakers
    Chris Turpin
    Chris Turpin, Security Design and Innovation Manager - NC DHHS Privacy and Security Office
    • Cybersecurity
    Why CTEM Can Help You Secure Your Enterprise
    Salon F
    Continuous threat exposure management is one of the hottest trending topics and for good reason. It takes the concepts of vulnerability management, which is vital, and adds to the other key security c ...
    Speakers
    Derek Melber
    Derek Melber, Chief Strategist and President - Braincore
    • Cybersecurity
    Auditing Generative AI Cyber Risks: A Case Study
    Salon E
    Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is revolutionizing our lives. When controlled and used ethically it can automate tasks, increase productivity, solve complex problems, improve our health, an ...
    Speakers
    Stephen Head
    Stephen Head, National Director - Jefferson Wells
    • Investigations
    Tower Dumps and Area Searches
    Salon C
    In the realm of investigation, the utilization of tower dumps and area searches has become increasingly pivotal. This session delves into the methodologies and applications of these techniques. This s ...
    Speakers
    Nicholas Falcicchio
    Nicholas Falcicchio, President - A.B.M. Intel
    • Cellebrite Lab
    Capture the Flag: Mapping Digital Evidence with Multiple Devices
    Salon B
    • Magnet Forensics Lab
    Enhancing Multimedia Investigations with Magnet Griffeye and T3K.AI
    Salon A
    Join us for an insightful presentation co-hosted by Magnet Forensics and T3K.AI, where we will explore advanced tools and techniques for multimedia investigations. This session will dive into the powe ...
    Speakers
    Jeff Rutherford
    Jeff Rutherford, Forensic Consultant - Magnet Forensics
    Felix Klier
    Felix Klier, CEO - T3K.AI
    • Cybersecurity
    Incident Response Preparedness
    Salon E
    Effective preparation is the bedrock of a successful incident response strategy, as underscored by both the NIST and SANS frameworks. In this session, we will delve into the critical steps necessary t ...
    Speakers
    Nia Samir
    Nia Samir, Vice President Global Insider Threat Management - Universal Music Group
    • Forensics
    Using AI Computer Vision in your OSINT data analysis
    Salon D
    This session will share how AI-infused computer vision can rapidly increase your image and video OSINT data analysis processing time, accuracy, and comprehensiveness. It will share how to use computer ...
    Speakers
    Michael Raggo
    Michael Raggo, CEO - SilentSignals, Inc.
    Chester Hosmer
    Chester Hosmer, Chief Scientist - Python Forensics
    • Cybersecurity
    Ukraine/Russia - Lessons Relearned for Critical Infrastructure Operations
    Salon F
    The hybrid nature of modern conflicts show the importance of defending and attacking critical infrastructure. This session will discuss the present situation in attacks against critical installations ...
    Speakers
    Larry Leibrock
    Larry Leibrock, SME - eForensics
    • MSAB Lab
    Investigating Mobile RAM - Are You Nerd Enough?
    Salon A
    Mobile RAM analysis is one of the most complex and underexplored areas of digital forensics, but it holds the potential to uncover critical evidence that standard extractions often miss. From volatile ...
    Speakers
    Adam Firman
    Adam Firman, Tech Evangelist - MSAB
    • Investigations
    Just the "Just the Arti-facts, ma'am"
    Salon C
     Traditional workflows of collecting & examining full disk images is no longer a viable Cyber Incident Response option with the larger drives, cloud and network storage & the timeframe customers and C ...
    Speakers
    Robert OLeary
    Robert OLeary, Sr. Solutions Architect (US) - Binalyze
    Kall Loper
    Kall Loper, Vice President DFIR - Cyderes
    • Oxygen Forensics Lab
    Force Multiplication Through Collaboration - Part 2: Going Hands-on with Oxygen Analytic Center
    Salon B
    In Part 1 you learned about the capabilities and advantages of our network-based digital evidence collaboration tool, Oxygen Analytic Center. Now let’s roll up our sleeves and start working within the ...
    Speakers
    Matt Finnegan
    Matt Finnegan, Senior Solutions Architect - Oxygen Forensics
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