9-10 | Jessica Hyde | Jessica Hyde is an experienced forensic examiner in both the government and commercial sectors and speaker on Digital Forensic topics. She is the founder of Hexordia and an Adjunct Professor teaching Mobile Forensics in the Digital Forensics graduate program at George Mason University, where she achieved an MS in Computer Forensics. She is also involved in several community efforts including Associate Editor for the Forensic Science International: Digital Investigations Journal, Chair of DFIR Review, 2nd VP on the International Executive Committee of the High Tech Crime Investigation Association, and advisory board for Cyber Sleuths Lab. Her previous roles include Director of Forensics at Magnet Forensics, Senior Mobile Exploitation Analyst for Basis Technology, Senior at EY, and Senior Electrical Engineer at American Systems. Jessica is also proud to be a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
| Level up your LevelDB skills | One of the newest data structures gaining popularity is LevelDB. This structure is becoming more common on a variety of applications - and your chances of running into for an unsupported application is becoming more common. In this session we will dig into Google's Open Source Level DB format and explore how it is parsed as well as open source tools to aid in your investigation of these databases. Join Jessica Hyde to Level up your skills to support LevelDB parsing. |
10-11 | William G. Mechler |
William Mechler is a highly skilled law enforcement professional in the field of cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity. He has dedicated to public service and recently to combating cyber threats and protecting individuals online. Currently serving as a Cyber Crimes Investigator for a large metropolitan agency, William is a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, where he plays a crucial role in identifying and apprehending perpetrators of online crimes against children. William's expertise extends to open-source intelligence practices, making him an invaluable asset in gathering information from various online sources. In 2021 William graduated from the OSINT Academy where he received comprehensive training in utilizing OSINT techniques to extract valuable insights and intelligence for investigative purposes. With his profound knowledge of the dark web, William excels as a Dark Web Analyst, unmasking illicit activities and working towards dismantling criminal networks operating in the hidden corners of the internet. In addition to his roles as a cyber crimes investigator and dark web analyst, William is a proficient cybersecurity analyst. He possesses the technical skills and knowledge necessary to assess vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and protect sensitive data from cyber threats. His strong understanding of cybersecurity principles ensures that he stays ahead of emerging trends and effectively mitigates risks. As an instructor, William shares his expertise and trains fellow officers in the latest techniques and best practices for cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity. He is committed to equipping law enforcement professionals with the necessary skills to combat cyber threats effectively. William Mechler's educational background includes a cybersecurity certificate from Florida International University's College of Engineering & Computing. He also completed the DSU Digital Forensics and Open Source Intelligence Training Program at Dakota State University, further enhancing his capabilities in digital investigations. Additionally, he has studied psychology at Pasco-Hernando State College, which contributes to his holistic understanding of human behavior and aids in his investigative work. He holds numerous industry certifications including Cybersecurity Certified (ISC)2 and CySA + (CompTIA) to name a few.
William also volunteers with Skull Games Task Force, where he acts as a law enforcement consultant. The task force uses OSINT to locate human trafficking victims as well as the traffickers that traffic them.
Visit Skullgames.io for more information.
| Data Removal Strategies for Law Enforcement | This presentation focuses on effective data removal methodologies with emphasis on tools available for Law Enforcement. A variety of vectors expose users' personal information. Once this information is online, safeguarding your data may seem impossible. However, users can impact the type and extent of personal data available online through active management, removal requests, opt-outs, and more tools and techniques. Attending this webinar equips you with practical knowledge, tools, and strategies to manage your online information, mitigate risks, and protect your privacy effectively. |
11-noon | Professor Tobi West, CISSP
| Professor Tobi West is a tenured full-time faculty member of Cybersecurity and Computer Information Systems at Coastline College in Southern California. She is the director of Coastline’s National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense education and serves on multiple national committees supporting cybersecurity workforce development. Ms. West assisted with the startup of the California Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program at Coastline College which began in 2017.
In addition to teaching and developing education pathways, she enjoys organizing outreach events such as CyberTech Girls and GenCyber camps to raise awareness about cybersecurity career pathways. Her passion is encouraging and empowering students to find their academic pathways and achieve their career goals. Ms. West is also a Ph.D. student at Dakota State University, studying in the Cyber Defense program.
Ms. West is the Principal Investigator for Cyber Up! Digital Forensics and Incident Response, a National Science Foundation project.
| Intertwining Activities: Cyber Up! Digital Forensics & Incident Response and GenCyber Girls | The continued upward trend of cybercrime and ongoing workforce shortage of diverse, cyber-skilled professionals has led to an increased number of funding opportunities. This funding supports projects focused on technical skills development and academic transfer pathways for students from K-12 to community college and university. Faculty from Coastline College and Fullerton College in southern California have intertwined grant project activities to increase awareness of cybersecurity careers and academic pathways, emphasizing digital forensics and incident response. The two grant projects, Cyber Up! Digital Forensics & Incident Response and GenCyber Girls, aimed to develop college-level curriculum and cybersecurity workshops for K-12 students.
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