June 21, 2018 – Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference concluded its 20th edition of the flagship Myrtle Beach location on June 6th after four days of education, networking and exhibits.

The 2018 conference program featured 102 sessions led by 97 industry experts under the primary tracks of Audit/Risk Management, Forensics, Investigations, Information Security, Cellebrite Lab, Magnet Forensics Lab, and Sponsor Demos. Session topics ranged from Dark Web Investigations, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency, Voice-Based Assistants, Instant Messengers, Social Media, Internet of Things, and GDPR to Cloud Forensics, Password Recovery, Drones as well as several new software/technology demonstrations and labs. The program also included a Keynote Address on the Future of Artificial Intelligence.

The event welcomed 864 verified attendees, a 9% increase from the 2017 event. Participants came from 37 states, the District of Columbia, and from 24 different countries.

The event also featured a sold out exhibit hall with 58 exhibiting companies from 13 countries which were: AccessData; ACE Lab; ADF Solutions, Inc.; Argent; Atola Technology; Belkasoft USA; Berla; Bismart; BlackBag Technologies; Cellebrite; Ciphertex Data Security; CRU; Cyan Forensics; Cyber Triage; DeSales University; Digital Intelligence, Inc.; DME Forensics; Douzone Bizon; EDAS FOX; ELCOMSOFT; ESET; Evimetry; FINALDATA INC.; Forensafe; Forensic Computers, Inc.; Grayshift; HancomGMD; Hawk Analytics; HuntSource; IACIS - The International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists; IntaForensics; Logicube, Inc.; Magnet Forensics; MEDIACLONE; mh Service; MSAB; NCIS; Nuix USG; OpenText; Oxygen Forensics; Passware; Pen-Link; Rusolut; SciEngines; SIM; South Carolina Law Enforcement Division; SUMURI; Susteen; SysTools Inc.; T3K-Forensics; Teel Technologies; thred; Tri-Tech Forensics; Truxton Forensics; Vound; Whooster; Xiamen Meiya Pico Information Co. Ltd.; and YEC Global Solutions.

The goal for the Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference brand is to deliver a unique conference experience that blends together the digital forensics and cybersecurity industries for collaboration between government and private sectors. These events will continue to be a valuable resource for IT security professionals granting an opportunity for discussion and information, while 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 cybersecurity and digital forensics.

Testimonials:

Elena Shulga, CEO, ACE Lab
“Techno Security Conference is definitely the most important event in the US and globally for everyone who wants to know the latest innovations in digital forensics.”

Orit D. Gruber, Chief CLT, College of Staten Island
“Fantastic conference loaded with valuable information, powerful resources, and networking opportunities. A unique Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics unparalleled platform.”

Matt Donato, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Huntsource
“This conference does an excellent job bringing experts from various fields and industries together to learn and discuss pertinent topics impacting our business climate.”

Andrew Kirk, Detective, Roswell Police Department, Criminal Investigations- Fraud Unit
“This was by far the best and most useful conference I have been to.”

Will Baggett, DFIR Analyst, R. W. Grant Consulting
“I have attended Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference since 2011 and highly recommend it to anyone in the DFIR community considering attending in the future.”

Brian Bannister, CISO, S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
“Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference is an incredible event for everyone from security practitioners to forensics experts. The breadth and diversity of information shared at the conference gives all attendees an opportunity to leave educated or at least exposed to a variety of security disciplines.”

Jeremy Kirby, Director of Sales & Grants Coordinator, Susteen, Inc.
“Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference has been a highlight of our trade show schedule. As always, the event allowed us to showcase our cutting-edge technology to decision making users who could benefit the most from our product.”

James M. Dodmead, IT Specialist (Information Security), U.S. Navy
“A great mix of technical sessions, new technology, and industry leaders. Absolutely the best conference I have ever attended.”

The 21st edition of the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference will be held June 2 - 5, 2019 at the Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes. For more information please visit www.TechnoSecurity.us.

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