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February 13, 2009 |
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Product Focus
Is your lab equipped to secure digital evidence?The new DiskCypher provides the most secure, cost effective and easy way to protect digital evidence. DiskCypher works transparently with the Image MASSter Solo-3 Forensic Acquisition Device using all DiskCypher Key Management options. The Secure Key Dongle option allows the device to be used with other data collection units as well as any regular PCs. DiskCypher performs at SATA speeds and utilizes the AES 192 bit NIST approved algorithm. Industry Calendar To submit an event, please email editors@DFInews.com. February 18, 2009 Strategic E-Discovery: Taking Steps to Avoid Litigation's Black Hole, Part 2. Webinar 12:00-2:00pm EST March 1-9, 2009 SANS 2009 Orlando, FL March 10-12, 2009 FOSE 2009 Washington, DC April 15-16 2009 8th Annual Security Conference Las Vegas, NV April 27-29, 2009 The Computer Forensics Show Washington, DC April 27-29, 2009 eDiscovery San Francisco, CA May 17-20, 2009 CEIC 2009 Orlando, FL May 17-21, 2009 CSI SX 2009 Las Vegas, NV May 20-22, 2009 ADFSL Conference Burlington, VT www.digitalforensics-conference.org May 22, 2009 SADFE Oakland, CA May 26-30, 2009 Mobile Forensics World Chicago, IL May 31-June 3, 2009 Techno Security Conference Myrtle Beach, SC June 28-July 3, 2009 FIRST Kyoto Japan July 25-28, 2009 USA 2009 Black Hat Las Vegas, NV August 3-5, 2009 Computer Forensics Show San Jose , CA August 13-14, 2009 Third International Workshop on Computational Forensics The Hague, The Netherlands August 17-19, 2009 Digital Forensic Research Workshop Montreal, Canada August 23-26, 2009 2009 HTCIA International Training Conference Lake Tahoe, CA October 23-24, 2009 A National Symposium on the Collection, Analysis and Legal Applications of Digital Evidence - The Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law Pittsburgh, PA November 8-11, 2009 PFIC 2009 Park City, UT |
FAA Suffers Massive Data BreachThe Federal Aviation Administration has notified employees that one of its computers was hacked, and the personally identifiable information of more than 45,000 employees and retirees was stolen electronically. All affected employees will receive individual letters to notify them about the breach, the FAA said Feb. 9. NRDFI Developed to Overcome Challenges of the Ever-changing Digital EnvironmentThe mission of the National Repository for Digital Forensic Intelligence (NRDFI) is to operate a secure and robust knowledge management and communications portal for law enforcement, digital forensic examiners, and cyber investigators to share digital forensic information. Sound Techniques for Audio e-DiscoveryToday, audio has become one of the most common forms of evidence requested by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with legacy audio processing costing organizations 80 percent more per gigabyte than email. Obama to Name Melissa Hathaway a Top Cyber-Security OfficialThe Wall Street Journal reported that Hathaway, a former consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, a strategy and consulting technology firm, previously assisted the Bush administration in creating the Comprehensive National Cyber Security Initiative. Kaspersky Regrets Hack but Determines No Data was LeakedThe American support website of Kaspersky Lab was illegally accessed by hackers on Saturday, delivering a black eye to a company responsible for providing security solutions to some 250 million users worldwide. Stimulus Bills Excite IT CommunityThe funding has generated excitement among federal contractors and agency officials, all of whom see rare opportunities for fast-moving technology projects in health care, energy, broadband access and even the government’s shadowy cybersecurity initiative. Electronic Redaction Technology Reduces Document Review Time and CostsThe widespread impact of the amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) has heightened awareness of document review and production in ways that have transformed the process. Judges are more attentive and adversaries are far more sophisticated. The importance of redaction cannot be overstressed. Anacomp Introduces Solution for Accelerated Litigation ProductionA new module to CaseLogistix(R) enables legal teams to quickly collect, organize, review, analyze and produce digital evidence. Firm Tracks Evidence Generated by e-DevicesLawyer Don Wochna and his partners are betting there's big money in tracking data generated by the ever-expanding universe of electronic devices people use to e-mail, telephone, pay highway tolls, or simply navigate from one place to another. Chinese Hacker Methods and Malicious Email AnalysisLearn from a visiting Chinese expert who specializes in identifying, capturing, analyzing and eradicating Chinese hacker malware. Courses will be held in Washington, DC beginning in August through December 2009. Digital Forensic Certifications Are HereFor a limited time, March 1, 2009 through August 30, 2009 experienced members of the digital forensics community can achieve these certifications through the Founders Process. LE Grant Funding Available to Purchase WebCaseVere Software has teamed up with the Innocent Justice Foundation to assist law enforcement officers get the online investigative tools they need. PTK Live and Indexed Keyword SearchA forensics analysis tool has to be able to execute thorough keyword search operations. PTK’s search tool is be able to isolate the keywords searched even in the most complex and unusual situations. It is possible to verify if a keyword is in portions of the file system that are hard to analyze whether this is due to chance or user intent. Do Object, Don’t ObstructCausing constant and unreasonable delays in effectuating a court-ordered forensic inspection not only hinders the effective adjudication of a case but also makes judges extremely angry. Laid Off Employees Turning to CybercrimeIn what appears to be a growing trend, displaced employees are turning to cybercrime using their corporate data access to steal, exploit and damage information networks, and may have cost businesses as much as $1 trillion globally according to a new study from McAfee and Purdue University's Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security. |
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