Howard "Howie" Williamson, Ence Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Taught and developed curriculum for ITP-375: Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Investigations• Taught and developed curriculum for ITP-425: Web Application Security (Starting in Fall 2024)

Santa Clara, California, Us

Guiding the strategy and implementation for cybersecurity service delivery. Managing and recruiting top-shelf cybersecurity personnel. Assist driving business development opportunities via strategic partnerships.

New York, New York, Us

• Actively engaged with potential clients during scoping calls. Provided effort estimations for new engagements involving spoliation claims, network intrusions, IP theft, electronic discovery, and cybercrime response.• Developed and maintained internal and external partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders and clients.• Led and participated in incident response, electronic discovery, and digital forensic engagements involving highly technical and detailed analysis of network penetration attacks, lateral movements, privilege escalations, business email compromises, ransomware execution. intellectual property theft and employee malfeasance on various devices, including laptops, servers, mobile devices, and Apple products, supporting civil litigation, internal investigations, and incident response.• Provided expert guidance to clients and legal counsel as a digital forensic and incident response subject matter expert.• Served as Delivery Team Lead and point of contact for Client Relationship Management for DFIR engagements.• Oversaw the ongoing development and implementation of SecurityScorecards Cyber Forensics Program by ensuring adherence to industry standards as well as the implementation current DFIR tools and training.• Led global teams of Digital Forensic, Incident Response, Managed Defense and Proactive Services personnel.• Drafted expert reports, affidavits, declaration, and provided expert testimony in depositions, trials, and other legal proceedings.• Interviewed and onboarded newly hired Digital Forensic Staff.• Experienced with multiple cybersecurity tools & platforms. EnCase, Axiom, Cellebrite, Ghidra, Kali, Parrot OS, Splunk, Burp Suite, KAPE, Immunity Debugger, Metasploit, NMAP, WireShark, Gobuster, FFUF, Nessus, EnScript, Python, Autopsy, Forensic Explorer (FEX), PostgreSQL, Nikto

New York, New York, Us

• Actively engaged with potential clients during scoping calls. Provided effort estimations for new engagements involving spoliation claims, network intrusions, IP theft, electronic discovery, and cybercrime response.• Developed and maintained internal and external partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders and clients.• Led and participated in incident response, electronic discovery, and digital forensic engagements involving highly technical and detailed analysis of network penetration attacks, lateral movements, privilege escalations, business email compromises, ransomware execution. intellectual property theft and employee malfeasance on various devices, including laptops, servers, mobile devices, and Apple products, supporting civil litigation, internal investigations, and incident response.• Provided expert guidance to clients and legal counsel as a digital forensic and incident response subject matter expert.• Served as Delivery Team Lead and point of contact for Client Relationship Management for DFIR engagements.• Oversaw the ongoing development and implementation of LIFARS Digital Forensics Program by ensuring adherence to industry standards as well as the implementation current DFIR tools and training.• Led global teams of Digital Forensic, Incident Response and Managed Defense personnel.• Drafted expert reports, affidavits, declaration, and provided expert testimony in depositions, trials, and other legal proceedings.• Interviewed and onboarded newly hired Digital Forensic Staff.• Experienced with multiple cybersecurity tools & platforms. EnCase, Axiom, Cellebrite, Kali, Parrot OS, Splunk, Burp Suite, KAPE, WireShark, EnScript, Python, Autopsy, Forensic Explorer (FEX), PostgreSQL

New York, New York, Us

New York, Ny, Us

• Led and participated in incident response, electronic discovery, and digital forensic engagements involving highly technical and detailed analysis of network penetration attacks, lateral movements, privilege escalations, business email compromises, ransomware execution. intellectual property theft and employee malfeasance.• Conducted comprehensive digital forensic acquisitions and analyses on various devices, including laptops, servers, mobile devices, and Apple products, supporting civil litigation, internal investigations, and incident response.• Collaborated with clients on matters involving spoliation claims, network intrusions, IP theft, electronic discovery remediation, and cybercrime response.• Developed and implemented customized forensic processing protocols to align with client needs.• Played a pivotal role in drafting expert reports, affidavits, and providing expert testimony in legal proceedings.• Actively engaged in initial client discussions, scoping, and cost estimation for new projects, demonstrating strong client management skills.• Mentored and assisted junior DFIR consultants with advanced DFIR techniques and skills.

New York, Ny, Us

• Led and participated in incident response, electronic discovery, and digital forensic engagements involving highly technical and detailed analysis of network penetration attacks, lateral movements, privilege escalations, business email compromises, ransomware execution. intellectual property theft and employee malfeasance.• Conducted comprehensive digital forensic acquisitions and analyses on various devices, including laptops, servers, mobile devices, and Apple products, supporting civil litigation, internal investigations, and incident response.• Collaborated with clients on matters involving spoliation claims, network intrusions, IP theft, electronic discovery remediation, and cybercrime response.• Developed and implemented customized forensic processing protocols to align with client needs.• Played a pivotal role in drafting expert reports, affidavits, and providing expert testimony in legal proceedings.• Actively engaged in initial client discussions, scoping, and cost estimation for new projects, demonstrating strong client management skills.• Mentored and assisted junior DFIR consultants with advanced DFIR techniques and skills.

Pasadena, California, Us

• Led the strategic direction and execution of the X1 Social Discovery product, driving exceptional results.• Oversaw a dynamic team of six professionals encompassing Quality Assurance, Sales, Development, Product Management, and Customer Service, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.• Ensured transparent communication by keeping the company's CEO and Board of Directors well informed about the product's status, milestones, and strategic initiatives.• Achieved remarkable year-over-year growth, consistently delivering double-digit increases in annual bookings.• Advanced the company's overarching objectives and strategies by establishing and nurturing critical relationships with industry user groups, associations, and senior executives within the eDiscovery sector.• Maintained a sharp focus on the eDiscovery landscape, specifically concerning the collection, preservation, archiving, and processing of social media and web-based data.• Kept a vigilant eye on evolving market and legal trends, proactively adapting the product to align with emerging requirements.• Engaged closely with existing and prospective clients, providing expert guidance on social media examinations to meet their unique needs.• Cultivated an atmosphere of enthusiasm and dedication among the team, ensuring the consistent delivery of a world-class product distinguished by its exceptional quality and timely delivery to our valued customers.

New York, Ny, Us

• Participated in incident response, electronic discovery, and digital forensic engagements involving highly technical and detailed analysis of network penetration attacks, lateral movements, privilege escalations, business email compromises, ransomware execution. intellectual property theft and employee malfeasance.• Conducted comprehensive digital forensic acquisitions and analyses on various devices, including laptops, servers, mobile devices, and Apple products, supporting civil litigation, internal investigations, and incident response.• Collaborated closely with clients, providing expert guidance and support in complex scenarios such as spoliation claims, network intrusions, intellectual property theft, electronic discovery remediation, and responses to cybercrime incidents.• Spearheaded extensive electronic discovery initiatives, managing the full lifecycle of data, from preservation and collection to meticulous processing and production.• Notable casework involved a multitude of engagements centered on forensic preservation, meticulous collection, and in-depth analysis of data from laptops, desktops, storage devices, email systems, and network logs. The objective was to determine if former employees had engaged in unauthorized copying and removal of proprietary digital assets before their departure.• Utilized multiple tools from the cyber security and digital forensic industries such as: EnCase, FTK Imager, Blacklight, Forensic Toolkit, Cellebrite, Paladin, Aid4Mail, Postgres, Image Masster

Cypress, Ca, Us

• Developed and delivered digital forensics course material to undergraduate students

Culver City, Ca, Us

• Oversaw the primary digital forensic laboratory in the United States, as well as three (3) globally situated regional forensic facilities. Conducted investigations related to copyright infringement, employee misconduct, fraud, kickbacks, embezzlement, and violations of corporate policies.• Facilitated meticulous eDiscovery compliance procedures, ensuring the preservation and collection of data for a company with over 7,000 employees.• Managed critical infrastructure, including Windows Server 2003, Microsoft SQL 2005, and Microsoft Storage Server 2003, dedicated to storing digital evidence and hosting forensic/eDiscovery applications like Ringtail, Clearwell, and EnCase Command Center.• Proficiently utilized EnCase Enterprise Edition to gather digital data for investigations and eDiscovery matters.• Employed various forensic tools, including AccessData's Forensic Toolkit (FTK), EnCase Enterprise Edition, Ringtail, Clearwell, Logicube's Dossier & Talon, and the UFED Physical Pro, for the comprehensive collection, analysis, and processing of digital data.• Innovatively crafted a data preservation EnScript, streamlining data collection from targets situated in different countries and time zones, resulting in significant time and cost savings.• Successfully developed and managed the deployment of a Blackberry application that enhanced communication between employees and Security Dispatch Centers, simplifying the process of requesting security assistance.

Irvine, Ca, Us

• Developed and instructed an on-line network security class taught to a global student body, which included the creation of the class schedule, syllabus, homework, quizzes and tests.

Pasadena, California, Us

• Delivered and instructed a diverse course catalog, encompassing NTFS, Internet & Email, Network Intrusion, EnScript Programming, and Digital Forensics for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.• Spearheaded the development of new courses (NT File System & Artifacts, Windows Networking, and EnScript Programming Phase 2), significantly enhancing the range of educational offerings and contributing to substantial departmental revenue growth.• Oversaw the continuous improvement of the EnScript Programming Phase 1 course, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness in addressing evolving challenges in computer forensics.• Crafted course materials and pioneered innovative teaching techniques to tackle the latest issues in the field of computer forensics, promoting an adaptive and dynamic learning environment.

Pasadena, California, Us

• Helmed the development and maintenance of all EnScript Programs integrated into EnCase Forensic &• Enterprise Editions, guaranteeing their seamless functionality and alignment with the current demands of the forensic landscape.• Managed a dedicated team of three (3) full-time programmers, fostering collaboration and innovation to deliver high-quality, mission-critical solutions.• Acted as the primary liaison with clients, ensuring that all production EnScript programs met their specific needs and functioned flawlessly.• Orchestrated the coordination and execution of upgrades and new code releases, proactively addressing the latest challenges faced by customers.

Pasadena, California, Us

• Coordinated and oversaw the ongoing development and maintenance of an extensive course curriculum, comprising 14 classes and totaling 448 hours of instruction.• Supervised a proficient copy editor, responsible for meticulously formatting and editing all class materials, including manuals, practical’s, and quizzes, to enhance clarity and effectiveness.

Pasadena, California, Us

• Delivered and instructed a diverse course catalog, encompassing NTFS, Internet & Email, Network Intrusion, EnScript Programming, and Digital Forensics for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.• Spearheaded the development of new courses (NT File System & Artifacts, Windows Networking, and EnScript Programming Phase 2), significantly enhancing the range of educational offerings and contributing to substantial departmental revenue growth.• Oversaw the continuous improvement of the EnScript Programming Phase 1 course, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness in addressing evolving challenges in computer forensics.• Crafted course materials and pioneered innovative teaching techniques to tackle the latest issues in the field of computer forensics, promoting an adaptive and dynamic learning environment.

• Conducted thorough digital forensic examinations as a key member of the department's investigation division, specializing in the investigation of all computer-related crimes.• Participated in the establishment of a cutting-edge digital forensics laboratory, equipped with state-of-the art technology and methodologies to enhance investigative capabilities.• Provided expert testimony in both State and Federal Courts, leveraging in-depth knowledge and experience gained from conducting numerous digital forensic exams and investigations.• Authored and executed search warrants, ensuring comprehensive support for digital evidence seizure and the preservation of evidentiary integrity.• Utilized a diverse array of forensic tools and software, including EnCase Forensic Edition, Safeback, Snapback, and Norton DiskEdit, to meticulously collect and analyze digital evidence across various investigative cases.

• Actively participated in the investigation of crimes and public offenses, contributing to the department's mission of maintaining public safety and upholding the law.• Assumed a leadership role in supervising investigations, overseeing the recovery, preservation, and secure storage of critical evidence while meticulously maintaining the chain-of-custody.• Executed arrests of suspected offenders, adhering to established protocols and ensuring the protection of individuals' rights throughout the process.• Proficiently composed detailed reports documenting investigative procedures, findings, and outcomes, providing essential documentation for legal and administrative purposes.• Conducted comprehensive interviews, skillfully extracting information and evidence to support ongoing investigations.

• Provided vigilant supervision and oversight within the highly secure confines of the Los Angeles County jail system, ensuring the safety and security of both inmates and staff.• Conducted thorough investigations into incidents and issues within the correctional facility, addressing disciplinary matters, security breaches, and other related concerns.• Generated comprehensive written reports, documenting incident details, investigative findings, and recommended actions, facilitating clear communication and decision-making within the department.

B.S., Criminal Justice

Ma, Education - Curriculum & Instruction

Education record

Computer Forensics