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Michael McCartney presented to the attendees on Digital Forensics 101. In this presentation, Mr. McCartney offered an in-depth analysis of Understanding what "Forensic" ESI is available on digital devices, where it is located, and how to get it. Detailed forensic treasures available on the hard drive of employee issued devices, such as internet browser history, search terms entered into Google and Yahoo, typed web sites visited, deleted emails, web based email activity, instant message chat activity and much much more. In addition, the exclusive Human Resource Escrow program offered by DIGITS was outlined which is used by many corporations to mitigate and reduce litigation costs associated with employment and labor law disputes.
In addition, DIGITS' Network Security Consultant, Mark Musone, lectured on Computer Forensics for Non-Practitioners which focused on what to do and what not to do in the event of a computer intrusion/hacker that gains access to your systems and allowed for detailed technical answers and analysis. Myths and methods of computer forensics were demonstrated and included when to contact the authorities, what types of information to look for in a compromised system, how to secure your data for additional forensics, best methods and tricks to track down a hacker, and how to weigh the business needs of the company with the security needs when attempting to find a perpetrator.