June 29, 2016 – Techno Security & Forensics Investigations Conference / Mobile Forensics World wrapped up its 18th / 9th editions on June 8th after four days of education, networking and exhibits.

The 2016 conference program featured 88 sessions led by 93 industry experts and two keynotes. Session topics ranged from Accessing Encrypted Electronic Evidence, Best Practices for Legally Obtaining Data from the Cloud, Developing Trends in Cyber Information Warfare and Social Media Discovery, Collection & Evidence Authentication to Technology in Terrorism and Counterterrorism as well as several new software/technology demonstrations and labs.

The event welcomed 820 verified attendees, a 25% increase from the 2015 event. Participants hailed from 43 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and from 26 different countries. Each year the event management team works closely with sponsors and relevant industry associations to identify and qualify appropriate professionals ensuring that they were of the highest caliber.

The events featured 50 exhibiting companies from 6 countries which were: AccessData, Ace Technology Partners, ADF Solutions, Inc., Atola Technology, BlackBag Technologies, Inc., Bluebear LES, Cellebrite, Inc., Ciphertex Data Security, CRU, DeSales University, Digital Intelligence, Inc., Federal Bureau of Investigation - Columbia Field Office, Fernico Inc., FINALDATA Inc., Forensic Computers, Inc., Guidance Software, Inc., High Tech Crime Institute (HTCI), Imperva, Katana Forensics, LLC, Lima Case Management Solutions, LogRhythm, Magnet Forensics Inc., Media Sonar, MediaClone, Inc., mh Service GmbH, MSAB, Inc., National Computer Forensics Institute, Nuix North America Inc., Oxygen Forensics, PacketViper, LLC, Paraben Corporation, PassMark Software, Passware, Inc., Pen-Link, Ltd., Quantech Services, Inc., Rapid7, RSA, The Security Division of EMC, SANS Institute, SC Midlands Chapter 54 of ISACA, SciEngines GmbH, Securcube s.r.l., South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Sumuri, LLC, Susteen Inc., SysTools, Inc. (MailXaminer), Tagarno USA, LLC, Teel Technologies, Tracks Inspector B.V., Tritech Forensics, Inc., and Virtual Forensics Computing (VFC).

These events continue to be an important resource for IT security professionals granting an opportunity for discussion and information, bringing together the industry's leading decision makers with the aim to raise international awareness of developments, teaching, responsibilities and ethics in the field of IT security and digital forensics.

Testimonials:

Alexander Arguello, IT Commercial Security Manager, AIG“
"Techno Security & Forensics Investigations Conference/Mobile Forensics World is the best digital forensics event where you can learn from experts as well as interact with security professionals and investigators from around the world about new tools, methodologies, and experiences. I highly recommend it."

Jim Keegan, Director, Information Security, Essent Guaranty, Inc.
"I find the sessions generally provide up to date insight into what is going on in cyber security and actionable information I can use back in my environment. Additionally, the networking allows for great cross discussion between LEO and Corporate sides to share information."

Rick Floyd, Information/Network Security Administrator, Greenville County School District
"The event was very informative and a one stop shop for gathering helpful information, meeting vendors and seeing new products related to forensics and information security."

Corporal Anthony Scarbrough, Gwinnet County Police Department
"This was my first time at the event and I was thoroughly impressed with the variety of session topics and the hands on vendor labs."

M. Kevin Jackson, Computer System Security Analyst, Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipyard
"I have attended this event for the last 10 years. It has been the launch pad for self-improvement and a guide to directing my studies in the areas of digital forensics and information security in general. I don't know of any other conference that has this focus on the industry."

Matthew Smith, Lead Digital Forensics Analyst, MassMutual Financial
"The conference has once again proven why it is the premier event for the Mobile Forensics industry."

Detective Jeremy Noel, Mobile Device Examiner, Sedgwick County Sheriffs Office
"This was my first time attending the event. The quality of presenters, classes offered and networking opportunities were priceless. I learned things at this conference I would have never learned at any other training events. I will definitely be back next year!"

The next edition of Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference will be held June 4 – 7, 2017 at the Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For more information please visit www.TechnoSecurity.us.

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