The Techno Security and Digital Forensics Conference returns to Wilmington, North Carolina June 3-5, with top-tier speakers and educational sessions covering the latest technology and developments in Cybersecurity, Digital forensics, eDiscovery and Investigations.
Jennifer Salvadori, Event Director, adds: “In addition to the educational program of over 100 sessions, we are excited to host T-Warz, a live cyber incident response CTF. For the second year, Cyber5W and The Leahy Center for Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity at Champlain College are sponsoring and partnering with Techno to put together this exciting challenge for attendees to participate in.”
Take a glimpse into what Wilmington has in store for you within the Techno East conference program this year. The full conference program can be viewed here.
Keynote
Kicking off the conference at 8:00am, Tuesday, June 3th, Erin West, Founder of Operation Shamrock will present Disrupting Transnational Crime and Protecting Victims. During this engaging talk, Erin will uncover the dark world of ‘pig butchering’ scams—sophisticated schemes run by global criminal networks that exploit victims through manipulation and financial deception.
Hands-On Labs
LEAPP Forward: Unlocking the Power of Open-Source Forensic Analysis: Alexis Brignoni, Special Agent with the Department of Justice, and Heather Charpentier, Computer Forensic Analyst with the New York State Police, will provide an overview of each tool in the LEAPP suite, highlight their specialized capabilities, and share practical examples of artifact extraction and analysis.
Sysdiagnose Logs 101: Kim Bradley, Digital Forensics Content Lead, Hexordia covers the plethora of details examiners may be missing in Sysadiagnose Logs and explores how to generate these logs and examine the data within them.
Encryption Nuts and Bolts: This hands-on lab with Bob Osgood, Director of Digital Forensics and Cyber Analysis Programs, George Mason University, will discuss how to use encryption with AES and RSA algorithms ubiquitous, and how these algorithms actually work and why they are important.
Cybersecurity Track
Living Off the Land and Emerging Threats, with speaker Robert Main, Cybersecurity State Coordinator (NC) DHS – CISA | IOD | Region 4 | Cybersecurity Branch, provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the methodologies employed by nation-state threat actors to infiltrate, persist, and operate within targeted environments undetected.
The Future of Network Security: Trends and Predictions: Jennifer Minella, Security Architect – Viszen Security, will explore the current and emerging technologies shaping network security, from AI-powered threat detection to the convergence of wired, Wi-Fi, and cloud-native security.
Staying Ahead of Cybercriminals: Generative AI and the New Era of Financial Fraud presented by Michele Boland, Global Technologist, Check Point Software, will help attendees understand the threat landscape and gain insights into how cybercriminals are leveraging Generative AI, including deepfakes, to execute sophisticated financial fraud such as CEO/CFO impersonation and electronic fund transfer schemes.
Digital Forensics Track
The Critical Role of Metadata in Solving a Complex Child Exploitation Case: Chad Gish, Forensic Consultant, Magnet Forensics, shares a case study that exemplifies the crucial importance of metadata in forensic investigations and demonstrates how a single, deleted digital artifact can be the breakthrough needed to bring justice and prevent future harm to children.
Calling All Digital Forensics Examiners: Outsmarting Anti-Forensics: Caroline Cappy, Digital Forensics Examiner, Portland Police Bureau will share practical insights and creative techniques used in real law enforcement cases to tackle anti-forensic methods, uncover hidden evidence, and piece together a complete picture of the investigation.
Are You on the Blockchain Train? with Eugene Cunningham, Technical Engineer, MSAB, looks at the fundamentals of blockchain technology and its integration into mobile application development. This presentation will explore how blockchain extends beyond cryptocurrency, powering non-crypto applications, and examine the unique security challenges it introduces for forensic analysis in mobile apps.
eDiscovery Track
The Intersection of AI, Forensic Readiness, and eDiscovery: Preparing for the Future of Litigation, led by Monica Harris, Principal Consultant, Consult Harris Collective (CHC) and Jerry Bui, CEO, Right Forensics. This session will explore how organizations can integrate AI tools into their forensic and eDiscovery workflows to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and uncover deeper insights—all while maintaining compliance and defensibility in legal proceedings.
What Happens Next? Using eDiscovery Tools and AI to Tell the Rest of the Story: This panel of eDiscovery experts will explore the AI and eDiscovery tools and processes that are used to analyze forensic data and reporting. Attendees will learn about eDiscovery methodologies in collecting data, the pros and cons of using AI tools, and how it impacts the “ROI.” Speakers include: Bree Murphy, Sr. Solutions Consultant, Exterro/ eDiscovery Chicks and Laura Anne Day, Area Sales Director, Epiq.
The Challenge of Hyperlinked Documents in E-Discovery: Hyperlinked files, sometimes referred to as “modern attachments,” are turning up in legal and technical environments, and they are causing headaches for e-discovery, information governance, and forensics professionals. This panel discussion will explore the challenges and potential solutions related to hyperlinked documents. Panelists include: Michael Quartararo, President, Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), Robert Fried, SVP Forensics & Investigations, Sandline Global and Ignatius Grande, Director, Berkeley Research Group
Investigations Track
A Beacon in the Darkness: Navigating Cryptocurrency Investigations with Ryan Griffith, Director, Financial Investigations & Advisory , Outrider Analytics, will provide best practices and a look into how to investigate cryptocurrency using publicly available information as opposed to paid blockchain analytics services.
Uncovering the Hidden Truth Case Study: Dark Web Marketplaces & Child Exploitation with speaker Melissa A Maranville, Founder/CEO DeVille and Associates LLC, will review the use of cyber technology, focusing on cryptocurrency, clear and dark web data, and OSINT (open-source intelligence), with a special emphasis on child exploitation on the dark web.
Deep Space – Private Space in Android 15 with Dan Dollarhide, Director of Global Solutions, Oxygen Forensics, Inc. will discuss the nature of this new feature and how it can affect mobile device investigations.
The full conference line up of 120+ sessions and product demos, including the above and tracks from the four Titanium sponsors (Cellebrite, Magnet Forensics, MSAB and Oxygen Forensics) can be viewed here: https://www.technosecurity.us/east/conference-program/2025-program.
Forensic Focus members who attend will receive a 10% discount on their registration. To access the discount (not valid on already reduced government rates), enter Promo Code FOR25 during the registration process.
