Aaron Read Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Texas, United States

Boston, Ma, Us

● Lead a team of forensic experts in conducting digital and network forensic investigations for high-stakes litigation corporate investigations, and cybersecurity matters.● Provide expert testimony in computer forensics, contributing to successful case outcomes for clients.● Advise on and perform enterprise-level forensic and e-Discovery collections, ensuring the preservation and integrity of digital evidence.● Design and optimize tools and processes to drive efficiency, improve accuracy, and ensure consistency across operations.Key Accomplishments● Led a high-stakes internal investigation for a public entity regarding the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. This comprehensive investigation involved forensic collection and analysis of computers, audit logs from ERP systems, and data from cloud storage platforms. By conducting key interviews and applying a defensible investigative approach, I successfully identified the responsible individual. Additionally, I identified opportunities to enhance technical and administrative controls, providing actionable recommendations to strengthen security and prevent future incidents.● Directed a team in support of civil litigation for a client defending claims of negligence in IT system management. The case required detailed data recovery and forensic analysis, evaluation of IT management best practices, and root cause analysis of system failures. I worked closely with legal counsel, providing clear, technical insights to respond effectively to claims and helping the client navigate complex litigation.● Developed an innovative training framework that integrates individual expertise, group collaboration, AI-driven tools, and formalized feedback. This framework streamlined the creation, updating, and delivery of training content, improving team performance and enabling more effective knowledge transfer across the organization.

● Serve as a Reserve Deputy Constable, committed to upholding public safety and supporting the Constable's office in its mission to enforce the law with professionalism and integrity.● Assist with a variety of duties, including serving legal documents, providing court security, and performing patrols to maintain order and respond to emergencies.● Focus on community engagement, working to build trust and ensure that residents feel safe and supported.Key Accomplishments● Reserve Deputy of the Year (2023)

New York, Ny, Us

● Directed and managed a team of forensic professionals in delivering comprehensive cybersecurity and digital forensic services to clients.● Oversaw complex cyber intrusion investigations, including ransomware and malware events, and provided strategic guidance to mitigate risks and losses.● Developed and implemented advanced persistent threat hunting and response strategies, enhancing clients’ cyber resilience and threat detection capabilities.● Advised on breach response and physical/cyber-based corporate espionage/sabotage, minimizing the impact of security incidents on clients’ operations.Key Accomplishments● I led an investigation for a regulatory inquiry related to a critical incident at a large energy facility. This involved reviewing, collecting, and testing data from various disjointed industrial control systems to identify relevant information. Once the data was collected, I normalized the disparate sources and built a comprehensive timeline of events, including a map-based visualization that highlighted key incidents across the facility. I also worked closely with engineering teams and specialized consultants to develop a deep understanding of the incident, which enabled the organization to effectively respond to regulatory agencies and public inquiries.

New York, Ny, Us

● Work with clients on matters relating to unauthorized access and cyber intrusion investigations, including ransomware and malware cyber incidents.● Lead breach response efforts for incidents involving cyber-based corporate espionage, sabotage, and wire transfer & financial services fraud.● Conducted Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) hunting and response activities.● Handled matters involving compromises or theft of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Personal Financial Information (PFI), and Personal Health Information (PHI), ensuring compliance with federal, state, regulatory, and GDPR reporting requirements.● Investigated and responded to cyber and digital forensic events involving misuse or compromise of networked endpoints, resources, and infrastructure.● Managed investigative Digital Forensics and Incident Response work, including both in-person and remote digital evidence collection, triage, and preservation.Key Accomplishments● I led a complex network intrusion investigation after a public institution identified pre-ransomware indicators of attack in their environment. By combining monitoring, investigation, and tactical containment efforts, I successfully stopped threat actors before they could exfiltrate or encrypt sensitive data. This prompt and aggressive response prevented a potentially disastrous cyber event, protecting the organization’s data and ensuring business continuity.● I conducted a Business Email Compromise (BEC) investigation where I provided critical insights to help the client limit the scope of data at risk. By applying industry-standard approaches and performing additional testing within their environment, I identified key indicators that allowed legal counsel to make informed decisions regarding impacted data. As a result, the organization was able to reduce required notifications and minimize associated fees.

New York, Ny, Us

Perform digital forensic collections and examinations, incident response, and information security consulting. Supervise forensic lab personnel.

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

White Bear Lake, Mn, Us

Instructor for the Computer Forensics and Investigative Technology program; Develop course material for online and classroom delivery

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Perform enterprise network and digital forensic investigations in partnership with impacted business areas; perform digital forensic examinations for internal and law enforcement investigations; developed policies and procedures for digital forensic laboratory in line with ASCLD/LAB accreditation

Orem, Utah, Us

Present intermediate and advanced technical courses designed to train digital forensic examiners on procedures for operating software specific to AccessData Corp

Centennial, Co, Us

Supervised a team of Certified Computer Examiners and Private Investigators; Consulted on large digital forensic engagements; Performed forensic collection and analysis on digital media using forensic computer software; Imaged digital media on-site and in forensic computer lab to include computers, servers, cell phones, and PDAs

Centennial, Co, Us

Performed forensic collection and analysis on digital media using forensic computer software; Imaged digital media on-site and in forensic computer lab to include computers, servers, cell phones, and PDAs

Master Of Science, Digital Forensics

Bachelor Of Science, Criminal Justice