With the increasing importance of privacy and security in today’s business world coupled with the advancement and acceptance of transaction technologies ranging from blockchain and cryptocurrencies to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), today’s digital forensics professionals are behind the proverbial power curve if they do not have a basic understanding of these emerging technologies. They are further behind that curve if they do not understand the investigational considerations and challenges of these technologies as they move from aspirational advancements to accepted and practical business tools.

During this expert session led by two of the world’s leading cybersecurity, information governance, and legal discovery digital forensics experts, presentation attendees will learn the foundational basics of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs, discuss an examination of raw data on blockchain ledgers, research specific addresses and transactions as part of an investigational process, and consider NFTs from an investigational and eDiscovery perspective.

Presenting Experts

• John Wilson, ACE, AME, CBE, Chief Information Security Officer and President of Forensics, HaystackID

As Chief Information Security Officer and President of Forensics at HaystackID, John provides consulting and forensic services to help companies address various matters related to electronic discovery and computer forensics including leading forensic investigations, cryptocurrency investigations, and ensuring proper preservation of evidence items and chain of custody. He regularly develops forensic workflows and processes for clients ranging from major financial institutions to governmental departments and including Fortune 500 companies and Am Law 100 law firms.

• Rene Novoa, Director of Forensics, HaystackID

As Director of Forensics for HaystackID, Rene Novoa has more than 20 years of technology experience conducting data recovery, digital forensics, eDiscovery, and account management and sales activities. During this time, Rene has performed more than 180 investigations in both civil and criminal matters and has directly provided litigation support and forensic analysis for seven years. Rene has regularly worked with ICAC, HTCIA IACIS and other regional tasks forces supporting State Law Enforcement Division accounts and users in his most recent forensic leadership roles.