Criminal activity has always sought to remain hidden from law enforcement.  Traditionally, this often meant committing crimes at night, without witnesses, or finding physical ways to disguise or confuse the offender’s identity (e.g. masks, attire, speed).   Online environments present new opportunities for criminals, as physical contact is reduced and more daily activity (particularly financial) takes … Continue reading Understanding the Dark Web: Challenges & Case Studies for Justice Professionals

Merriam Webster is our go to source for thousands of definitions. Digital Forensics and Incident Response use terms that are not typically defined in mainstream dictionaries. A quick review of any common list-serve reveals a lexicon of hundreds, if not thousands of unique terms and words. This webinar series will start with the most basic … Continue reading DFIR Dictionary Part 1

Investigators need to understand the dark side of information sharing and the potential risks it brings to victims, witnesses, and investigators. To avoid potentially dangerous individuals, first responders, security professionals, and intelligence officers choose to keep their families and homes off the grid. Employees and agencies are at greater risk now more than ever because … Continue reading Information Exposed: Opting Out & Managing the World of Connected Devices

This webinar is live only and will not be available on-demand. Registrations will close 24 hours before webinar start time. Starting with a basic overview of cryptocurrencies, this course will focus on some of the more technical aspects of the crypto industry. Additionally, this course will look at the ability of criminals to utilize cryptocurrency, the … Continue reading Deciphering Cryptocurrency: A Technical and Criminal Law Approach

Proactive investigations of human trafficking involve the use of advanced investigative methods and criminal intelligence, with pre-planning and active collaboration between law enforcement, prosecutors, victim service providers, and other key interdisciplinary partners. These approaches go beyond traditional vice sting operations, and include leveraging existing data sources and criminal intelligence to target specific types of human … Continue reading The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Financial Investigations

As technology touches every aspect of our lives and work, cybersecurity has become as critical as physical security. From malware to scams to targeted attacks, this presentation by the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) will provide a detailed, discussion of the current and emerging cyber threats to U.S. state, local, tribal, and territorial … Continue reading US State and Local Government Cybersecurity Landscape and Resources

Proper handling of digital evidence is crucial for best success. Why wait weeks, months, or years to access and extract data from mobile devices for your investigations? Access is the cornerstone of digital forensics; without access, vital intelligence is often overlooked. Unfortunately, traditional collection methods are limited, creating backlog and potentially jeopardizing access to time-sensitive … Continue reading Mobile Forensics: Taking the Logic Out of Traditional Logical Collections

This webinar will discuss cryptocurrency general information for detailed discussion regarding legitimate use versus illegitimate use, common financial crimes, and avoidance of compliance requirements. Further, the webinar will delve into exchanges, transactions, opportunities for data collection and analysis, the value to criminal or compliance investigations and a review of current case studies. Presented by: Patrick … Continue reading Cryptocurrency, Compliance, and Financial Crimes

On average, seventy percent of convicted sex offenders are placed on probation. This webinar will identify and explain information forensic examiners can provide to the sentencing court and probation officers which will enhance offender supervision in the community. While this information is usually not relevant to prove legal thresholds of a crime, it is critical … Continue reading Beyond Prosecution: Forensics for Public Safety

This webinar will discuss cryptocurrency general information for detailed discussion regarding legitimate use versus illegitimate use, common financial crimes, and avoidance of compliance requirements. Further, the webinar will delve into exchanges, transactions, opportunities for data collection and analysis, the value to criminal or compliance investigations and a review of current case studies. Presented by: Patrick … Continue reading Cryptocurrency, Compliance, and Financial Crimes