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CSI NetSec 2008
June 11-13, 2007, Scottsdale, Arizona
CSI's annual NetSec security conference. My presentation is available here (in an edited format suitable for WWW posting). I spoke on the need for performing live analysis of running systems.
PDF document
www.csinetsec.com

High Technology Crime International Conference 2004
September 13-15, 2004, Washington, D.C.
The annual High Technology Crime Investigation Association's international conference was held in D.C. For all things high-tech crime related. I taught two labs on Linux and Data Forensics.
www.htcia2004.com

Linux World
August 2-5, 2004, The Moscone Center, San Francisco, California
LinuxWorld - all things Linux! By now we know my passion for Linux so it was a treat to speak at Linux World. I gave a lecture in the Security Track on Role of Linux in Data Forensics & Incident Response. If you like Linux, or if you're considering Linux, this might be the expo for you!
www.linuxworldexpo.com

NetSec 2004
June 14-16, 2004, San Francisco, California
The annual NetSec security conference by the Computer Security Institute. Great locale (San Fran), great weather, and great organizers! Another talk on using Linux for your Data Forensic needs...
Incident Response & Data Forensics Using Linux" presentation in PDF format
www.gocsi.com/events/netsec.jhtml

Southeast Cybercrime Summit
March 2-5, 2004, KSU Center, Kennesaw, Georgia
Another great deal. Second year for this one, and it's only gotten better. I gave two presentations, one on "Improving Linux Security" and the other on "Linux for Data Forensics". Below are PDFs for these two presentations.
Using Linux for Incident Response & Data Forensics presentation in PDF format
Improving Linux Security presentation in PDF format
www.southeastcybercrimesummit.com

LinuxWorld, New York City
January 20-23, 2004, The Javits Center, New York, New York
Good stuff. Linux rules. Lead the Birds of a Feather discussion on "Proactive & Reactive Incident Response and Data Forensics Using Linux". Presentation removed because Net Sec presentation above is newer (similar content).

CSI 30th Annual Computer Security Conference
November 3-5, 2003, Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Initially I was speaking for one session, "Next Generation Data Forensics Using Linux". However, according to Murphy's Law, things may happen! I had the pleasure of working with a friend of mine, Warren Kruse, on two additional sessions for this excellent security conference. I was quite impressed with the turnout, and more so with the international flavor! Below is a PDF document covering my presentations.
Presentation in PDF format
www.gocsi.com

AusCERT 2003
May 11-15, 2003, Royal Pines Resort, Surfer's Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
I gave a presentation on the state of Linux (in)security 2003 as well as a hands on lab instructing attendees how to use Linux for Data Forensics. I hung around afterward to present at the Law Enforcement High Tech Crime seminar following the conference. Was great to meet with everyone and share information on Linux and forensic techniques!

Southeast Cybercrime Summit 2003
February 24-26, 2003, Kennesaw University, Kennesaw, Georgia
Our first conference (Atlanta HTCIA and SCI) was a bit of a success. I gave a hands on lab regarding the use of Linux and how it may be used for processing data forensics. Surprised? Nothing to post really because it was a hands on lab.

Ohio HTCIA Annual Conference
October 23-24, 2002, Salt Fork Resort, Cambridge, Ohio
This annual conference found me speaking on what is becoming a familiar topic - Linux Forensics and how to leverage Linux as your data forensics platform! I guess I could put my presentation up here, but it is probably quite similar to my Def Con one below!
www.ohiohtcia.org

GMU 2002 - Computer Crime Symposium
August 12-16, 2002, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
Paul Frields and I taught a couple of labs at this years symposium - Unix and Linux Forensics. I also gave a talk on the generality of using Linux for forensic analysis. Another year for the Crime Symposium, another excellent value for your dollar. The link to this annual conference is below.
www.rcfg.org

Def Con X
August 2-4, 2002, Las Vegas, Nevada
This is it - the 10th annual Def Con X - billed as the largest hackers convention on the planet! I was set to speak on Linux and Data Forensics. However, an automobile accident kept me from attending and making my presentation personally. Very unfortunate as I was very much looking forward to this event. I have made my presentation available here.
Presentation in PDF format
www.defcon.org

Techno-Security Conference 2002
April 7-10, 2002, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Another excellent conference over at the beach! I was on the Body Armor for CyberCops panel and gave a short presentation on Linux & Next Generation Data Forensics. My talk was on Linux - its power and usability as a forensic analysis platform.
Note: Def Con X presentation includes material from this presentation
www.thetrainingco.com

World Research Group - Computer Forensics Conference
November 29-30, 2001, Sheraton Studio City Hotel, Orlando, Florida
I was asked by the World Research Group for a topic to present on for their conference. For this presentation I decided to cover Next Generation Data Forensics using Linux. I cover the functionality and features available to Linux that enable it to be a superb platform for processing data forensics.
Note: my Def Con X presentation supersedes this one.

GMU 2001 - Computer Crime Symposium
August 13-17, 2001, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
For this years conference I co-presented with Neil Johnson on Steganography. We broke the topic up into two sessions, an Introduction To Steganography session and another on Steganalysis & Detection session. For those of you who don't know Dr. Johnson, head on over to his site at www.jjtc.com
Note: this presentation is roughly 3MB in size.
Presentation in PDF format

Atlanta PC Users Group (ATLPCUG)
August 8, 2001, Atlanta, Georgia
I was asked by Red Hat to give a presentation to the ATLPCUG and cover Red Hat Linux; what it is, important information, history, GPL, etc. For this presentation I also did a walk through of a custom install of RH 7.1 through a projector so the audience could see what it looks like and get familiar with the installation process. If you are local to Atlanta, GA, I recommend checking this group out. The demographics are from one end of the spectrum to the other, as are the skill sets. A great group comprised of friendly folks!
Presentation in PDF format
www.atlpcug.org

Techno-Security Conference 2001
April 22-25, 2001, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Specifically, I took part on two panels: the Forensic Tool Testing Panel and the Body Armor for CyberCops Panel. The emphasis behind the Forensic Tool Testing was the dire need for the testing of data forensic and recovery tools. As a result of this discussion the Computer Forensics Tool Testing (CFTT) group was created. If you're interested in testing these tools, head over to it and sign up.
The emphasis behind the Body Armor for CyberCops was the sharing of 'war stories' and pertinent information facing CyberCops/Investigators/Examiners today and in the future. For my presentation I reworked my Steganography lecture above, with an added section on how it affects the forensic examiner, and cases where I have encountered it. Thanks go out to Sunny Parmar for moderating this panel!

GMU 2000 - Computer Crime Symposium
August 14-18, 2000, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
Talk about 'bang for your buck'!! This is the real deal I tell ya! This week long symposium was fantastic - beautiful campus, excellent format, and great instructors made for a very rewarding experience. Coordinator Ken Haynes gave it his all and the end result was a superb week long information packed symposium.
I would like to thank everyone who came to my lecture on Steganography. It was refreshing to see so many people attend! As promised, you may download my presentation Steganography.pps For anyone who did not attend, this presentation covers in a mid-to-high level detail: steganography, the history of, uses of, and the future of, as well as implementations of. I have added the accompanying document which details the examples I gave during my lecture.

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