The challenges of correlating OSINT information and Digital Forensics data are growing as investigations span across multiple sources and devices. Learn how you can use scripting tools to easily organize, manage, and present your digital findings.
Presenters
Sam Blackburn
Chief Developer, Truxton Forensics
Mr. Samuel Blackburn has over 30 years of experience in the Intelligence Community. Six years in the USAF, 13 years at National Security Agency and the remainder at Central Intelligence Agency. He began his career in radio communications analysis and jamming, then transitioned to software development. He has expertise in real-time equipment control, counterintelligence, satellite communications, quick reaction capability (QRC) development, support to military operations and large scale (petabytes) digital forensics in the government and commercial markets. Mr. Blackburn was a founding/chief developer of the current GOTS forensics platform, and the Chief developer of Truxton, an automated/scalable COTS forensics platform.
Dave Ryberg
Sales Director, Truxton Forensics
Dave Ryberg is the Truxton Sales Director for Probity Inc. His responsibilities include the marketing, sales, and training of Truxton Forensic Software. Before joining Probity in June of 2016, he was President and CEO of GPS Outfitters, a company that specialized in custom GPS solutions for defense contractors, national fleets, and the sporting goods markets. An expert in GPS, antenna, and tracking systems, Mr. Ryberg holds a Master’s Certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications form West Virginia University, a BS in Journalism from the University of Maryland, and Teacher’s Certificate in Marketing and Business Administration.
Bob Osgood
Director, Digital Forensics and Cyber Analysis, George Mason University
Bob Osgood is the Director of Mason’s Digital Forensics and Cyber Analysis program. Bob is an accomplished, pro-active professional with expertise in developing and applying analytics to law enforcement with combined experience and achievement in the areas of: Digital Forensics, Enterprise Case Management, Cyber Crime, Counterintelligence, Information Security/Technology, Team Leadership, and Critical Infrastructure Protection. Prior to Mason, Bob served for 26 years as an FBI Special Agent. Bob was a computer forensics examiner, technically trained agent, and covert entry specialist (Flaps and Seals). Bob is a Certified Public Accountant and has a Masters in Network Engineering.