Cyber Security Expert Witnesses

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Cyber Security expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including data breaches, digital forensics, malware analysis, and network security. Some of the most common specialties include ransomware response, incident response, cyber risk management, and cloud security. They can opine on the effects of security failures, data loss, financial damages, regulatory violations, and compliance gaps.

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  • Review Fee $225/hr
    Deposition Fee $225/hr

    This expert has been working in the digital technology industry for over 25 years. A Certified Forensic Consultant, Computer Examiner, and Digital Forensics Practitioner, he has conducted multiple computer forensics and e-discovery seminars for the New Jersey Bar Association and five different county bar associations. This expert is highly familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedures and Federal Rules of Evidence regarding digital media, security and privacy laws, HIPAA regulations, chain of custody, and evidence handling. He spent more than 15 years developing and supporting healthcare information systems, and has owned his own computer forensics, e-discovery, and data recovery firm.

    Founder and Principal, Computer Forensics Firm

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Philadelphia University

    Philadelphia,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $695/hr
    Deposition Fee $725/hr
    Court Fee $925/hr

    This certified cyber security expert has over 25 years' experience in the global digital technology industry having spent the early years of her career as a software developer before working as a management consultant. She earned her post graduate diploma in e-commerce, economics, and technology at the University of London and a graduate diploma in law at University of Westminster. She has been a registered Information security auditor with International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA) since 2013 and has been a member of ISACA since 2010. Her experience and specialism cover risk management, information privacy, IT governance, IT auditing, IT assurance, online fraud, mobile value-added products, digital & cryptocurrency and IT contractual dispute management, software development and IT/network technology. This expert has practical experience of civil procedural rules and evidential matters.

    Director and CISO, A Government Cyber Security Firm in UK

    Juris Doctor (JD), University of Westminster, England

    New York

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    This expert has over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity. He received his BA in applied mathematics from UC Berkeley and his MS in applied and computational mathematics from Johns Hopkins University. He also earned his MBA in entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland. He is a certified information systems security professional. For many years, this expert worked for the NSA in varying roles. He began as a software and electrical engineer in the engineering solution branch, the link systems branch, and the radio frequency branch. He then served as an applied research mathematician for the cryptanalyst development program before becoming a project manager for the sustained operations branch and the security manager for the vulnerability analysis branch. After his work with the NSA, this expert went on to be the founder and CEO of Passrock Inc, an enterprise security technology company. He then went to be the cybersecurity lead for MITRE Corporation and the chief information security officer for AirMap. He has received multiple awards for his work, including two NSA special achievement awards and Certified Information Security Officer of the Year from the Los Angeles Business Journal. This expert is currently the CEO of an online interactive cybersecurity training company based in California.

    CEO, A Cybersecurity Training Company in CA

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Maryland

    Santa Monica,

    California

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  • Review Fee $100/hr
    Deposition Fee $150/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This qualified expert has extensive experience in his field, holding 15 computer technology-related certifications. He earned his BS in computer systems networking & telecommunications from Florida State College and is currently in pursuit of his MS in digital forensics at the University of Central Florida. He is active in his field as a member of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association. He has formerly served as a desktop support engineer for Sea Star Line, a network infrastructure consultant and network administrator for Jacksonville Aviation Authority, and a network engineer for the Wounded Warrior Project. Currently, this expert serves as a network engineer for one of the largest IT solutions companies in the country.

    Network Engineer, One of the largest IT solutions companies

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Florida State College

    Bradenton,

    Florida

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This qualified expert has extensive experience in cyber security and incident response. He earned his BS in management of information systems from Albertus Magnus College and is currently pursuing a Master's in digital investigations from Champlain College. This expert is a certified information systems security professional. He began his career at Yale University, serving as an information security analyst and a senior information security officer. He then went on to serve as a senior security engineer at Northeast Utilities, a senior consultant for Mandiant, and a lead associate at FusionX Accenture Security. Currently, this expert serves as the lead consultant for a leading management and information technology consulting firm.

    Strategic Services Manager, A management and information technology consulting firm in CT

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Albertus Magnus College

    Guilford,

    Connecticut

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience as a computer engineer in the areas of cybersecurity, network forensics, and encryption. He earned both his BS in information technology and MS in management of secure information systems from George Mason University. He holds several certifications, including information systems security professional, EC-Council ethical hacker, Microsoft enterprise support technician, and SonicWall network security essentials administrator. He has previously served as a network consultant for American Technology Services, senior technical specialist for Tango, network administrator for SonaBank, and cybersecurity team lead for the Department of Homeland Security. Currently, this expert is a cybersecurity analyst for a United States government department.

    Cyber Security Analyst, An aerospace and defense technology company

    Master of Science (MS), George Mason University

    Herndon,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $700/hr
    Deposition Fee $700/hr
    Court Fee $800/hr

    This highly qualified financial services technology expert has over 35 years of professional experience. His expertise includes systems development, integration, infrastructure, information security and operations in the trading, investment, banking, and asset management businesses. He earned his BS in computer science from the City University of New York and is a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Georgetown University. He holds certifications as an information systems security professional and is a member of prestigious organizations such as the Hedge Fund Technology Group and the Project Management Institute. He has spoken at various financial IT conferences on key and emerging technologies, services, and issues with those in attendance. For the past 10 years, he has served as a board member of Wall Street Technology Association and currently is a special advisor. Formerly, he has served as the chief information officer at Caxton Associates LLC, and the chief technology officer at Harvard Management Co. and Annaly Capital Management. Currently, this expert is the chief information officer at a NY-based IT advisory and consulting firm.

    Chief Information Officer, A NY-based IT advisory and consulting firm

    Bachelor of Science (BS), City University of New York

    Mantoloking,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $225/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    This expert has nearly 30 years of experience in data architecture, pre and post-incident attack reconciliation and AML auditing data. He is a senior AML security architect, cube designer, CISSP STIG auditor, Microsoft certified trainer, SQL SSAS Expert, CAMS+FCI Certified Anti-Money Laundering instructor and specializes in data security reconciliation and analysis. He is also an advisory board member for the Cybersecurity for Business program at a university in South Florida. He holds eight Microsoft certifications, two CAMS certifications and numerous other certifications and specialized training. Formerly he served as system and network administrator for the City of Coral Springs in Florida and TPI Restaurants, Inc. Currently, he serves as director and lead data-mining architect for an anti-money laundering security company in Florida.

    Data Warehouse Developer, A private anti-money laundering security company in SC

    Boca Raton,

    Florida

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in cyber law and security and is a practicing attorney. He earned his BS and MS in information systems from the University of Alabama and Grantham University. This expert then went on to earn his JD from Birmingham Law School and complete two PhD programs: one in management from Walden University and the other in business administration from Northcentral University. He is a member of the privacy and computer crime faction of the American Bar Association. Formerly, he has served as a business analyst for Wachovia, a network engineer with NorthStar Communications, an IT security analyst at Southern Company, and an IT manager with CompUSA. Currently, this expert is an attorney at his own private practice and an adjunct professor of cyber law at five universities.

    Adjunct Professor, Four universities throughout the US

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Northcentral University

    Pinson,

    Alabama

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $250/hr
    Court Fee $275/hr

    This well-credentialed expert has 25 years of experience as a technologist with experience in government and finance with specific cybersecurity domain expertise as a CTO, CISO, and systems architect. He is skilled in cybersecurity, compliance, computer and data forensics, data and log analysis, evidence extraction, electronic discovery, network security, hacker breach detection, and evidence gathering. Formerly, he has served as a senior architect for TrueCar, a senior consultant for Non-fat media and a chief technical systems architect for the City of Los Angeles. Currently, he is the chief technology officer for a group of financial companies in Florida.

    Chief Technology Officer, A mortgage lender in FL

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Pepperdine University

    Sunny Isles Beach,

    Florida

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  • This highly credentialed cryptocurrency and blockchain expert graduated from the American Military University and has experience working in both the public and private sectors. He earned his BA from the American Military University and is a certified Blockchain and Law Professional, Bitcoin Professional, and Chainalysis Reactor Professional. He previously served as an operations coordinator for various companies and as the director of defense and the bureau of investigations for a cryptocurrency company. He currently serves as a psychological operations specialist for a US military branch, a security advisor for multiple companies, and as a lead investigator for a cryptocurrency investigation firm in Pennsylvania.

    Lead Investigator, a cryptocurrency investigation company in PA

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), American Military University

    Pittsburgh,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr
    Court Fee $750/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in computer security, digital forensics, and digital currency, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. He earned his BS in computer science and his MS in data communications networks and distributed systems from the University College London. In addition, this expert holds 3 patents and has published 7 books involving digital currency and bitcoin. He has held several roles throughout his career including being an IT manager at Odey Asset Management, managing director for Phaia Limited, and security practice lead for Greenwich Technology Partners. He also held several executive roles including director of security practice at ThruPoint Inc, the chief intelligence officer at Nemertes Research, and the chief security officer at Blockchain.info. He has also founded companies such as Athena Systems Design Limited and the Managed Business Network. Currently, this expert is a teaching fellow of the digital currencies masters program at a university in Cyprus and is the founder and CEO at an educational platform of bitcoin and blockchains based in California.

    Founder/CEO, An Educational Platform of Bitcoin and Blockchains in CA

    Master of Science (MS), University College London

    Walnut,

    California

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  • Review Fee $450/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr
    Court Fee $850/hr

    This expert is highly experienced in the area of IT and offshore outsourcing, with expertise in all aspects of outsourcing such as strategy, provider capabilities, provider selection, outsourcing contracts, BPO, and cybersecurity. He earned his BA in liberal arts from Northwestern State University of Louisiana and began his career with Electronic Data Systems, serving as a sales executive, industry vice president, and a strategic business unit sales and marketing leaders. He also worked with Ernst & Young, as the managing partner for IT outsourcing & BPO services and as the global leader of cybersecurity as a service. This expert was also the CEO and founder of both United Messaging and Alsbridge. Currently, this expert is the managing partner for a cybersecurity technology and managed services firm based in Texas.

    Managing Partner, A Cybersecurity Technology and Managed Services Firm in TX

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Northwestern State University of Louisiana

    Dallas,

    Texas

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What Can a Cyber Security Expert Witness Opine On?

Vulnerability Assessment

Identify weaknesses in systems and networks.

Penetration Testing

Simulate attacks to test security defenses.

Incident Response

Manage and mitigate security breaches effectively.

Security Audits

Evaluate security policies and compliance measures.

Malware Analysis

Examine malicious software for threat intelligence.

Network Monitoring

Continuously observe network traffic for anomalies.

FAQs for Cyber Security Expert Witnesses

What is a cyber security expert witness?

A cyber security expert witness is a qualified specialist who explains digital security issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing cyber evidence, writing reports, and testifying to clarify technical breaches.

What types of cases can a cyber security expert witness opine on?

A cyber security expert witness opines on data breaches, hacking, ransomware, insider threats, digital forensics, cyber fraud, IP theft, compliance failures, and network security disputes.

How can a cyber security expert witness assist with evidence authentication?

A cyber security expert witness assists with evidence authentication by verifying digital data integrity, tracing its source, and confirming it hasn’t been altered or tampered with.

What qualifications should a cyber security expert witness possess?

A cyber security expert witness should have advanced cybersecurity certifications, relevant degrees, extensive hands-on experience, and a proven record of clear, unbiased testimony.

How does a cyber security expert witness analyze digital forensic artifacts?

A cyber security expert witness analyzes digital forensic artifacts by preserving, examining, and correlating logs, files, and network data to reconstruct events and validate evidence.

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