Presentations

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• Computer Forensics: Emerging Technology - Reward, Risk and Safety
  Educational Presentation, December 2011

  Educational presentation provided to Dispute Resolution and Mediation Professionals.
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  This presentation will cover basic technical topics pertaining to the risks and rewards of adopting and using technology tools. The nature and type of electronic data artifacts generated by and residing on personal computers, mobile telephones, and other hand-held data devices are presented and discussed. The concepts of off-site and cloud-based data storage and the impact on the recovery of electronic data are also presented. Topics of security, personal data disclosure, and electronic artifact recovery will be discussed. Implications, whether professional, personal, or client-centered, are themes revisited throughout. Case examples will be offered in support of the various topics.

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• Vehicle Accident Reconstruction: Examination of site, vehicles, and event data recorders
  Educational Presentation, October 2011

  Educational training presentation provided to a National Insurance Carrier.
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  The fundamentals associated with Vehicle Accident Reconstruction regarding the importance of examination of the accident site and vehicles shortly after an accident is presented and discussed. The type of data that can be imaged from a vehicle's event data recorder, commonly referred to as a "Black Box", as well as issues related to securing and analyzing the data will be presented. Case examples are provided to demonstrate the importance of all available evidence in the investigation of a vehicle accident.

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• Computer Forensics: Getting ESI into the Court and Making It Count
  Educational Presentation, September 2011

  Educational presentation provided to the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association - Family Law Group.
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  This presentation will cover basic technical topics pertaining to the identification, content and uses of electronically stored information (ESI) artifacts residing on personal computers, mobile telephones, and other devices. The concepts of off-site and cloud-based data storage and the impact on the recovery of electronic data will be presented. From this platform, recommendations will be given and discussed for a logical and cost-manageable approach to gathering and implementing electronic evidence in your litigation proceedings. Examples ranging from simple targeted document recovery to social media activity investigations will be presented and analyzed. The attendee will come away with a better understanding of the benefits and challenges of considering evidence located within the digital realm.

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• Vehicle Accident Reconstruction: Examination of site, vehicles, and event data recorders
  Educational Presentation, September 2011

  Educational training presentation provided to a National Insurance Carrier.
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  The fundamentals associated with Vehicle Accident Reconstruction regarding the importance of examination of the accident site and vehicles shortly after an accident is presented and discussed. The type of data that can be imaged from a vehicle's event data recorder, commonly referred to as a "Black Box", as well as issues related to securing and analyzing the data will be presented. Case examples are provided to demonstrate the importance of all available evidence in the investigation of a vehicle accident.

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• Computer Forensics: Waking Up To The Digital Opportunity
  Educational Presentation, June 2011

  Educational presentation provided to the Clay County Bar Association.
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  The basic technical topics pertaining to the identification, content and uses of electronic data artifacts residing on personal computers, mobile telephones, and other hand-held data devices are presented and discussed. The concepts of off-site and cloud-based data storage and the impact on the recovery of electronic data are also presented. From this platform, recommendations will be given and discussed for a logical and cost-manageable approach to gathering and implementing electronic evidence in your litigation proceedings. Case examples ranging from simple targeted document recovery to complex network intrusion investigations will be presented and analyzed. The attendee will come away with a better understanding of the benefits and challenges of considering evidence located within the digital realm.

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• Vehicle Event Data Recorders
  Training Presentation, May 2011

  Technical training presentation provided to the corporate office of a National Insurance Carrier.
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  The process and procedures involved in the accident reconstruction expert's extraction of electronic data from a vehicle are presented and discussed. The various types of recorders found in passenger and commercial vehicles are discussed as well as the type of data that can be extracted. Obstacles and pitfalls often encountered in the investigation and handling of data extraction and subsequent expert opinion formation are also presented for discussion.

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• Vehicle Accident Reconstruction: Examination of site, vehicles, and event data recorders
  Continuing Education Presentation, December 2010

  Educational training presentation provided to a National Insurance Carrier.
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  The fundamentals associated with Vehicle Accident Reconstruction regarding the importance of examination of the accident site and vehicle shortly after an accident is presented and discussed. Issues related to securing and analyzing the electronic evidence imaged from an event data recorder commonly referred to as "Black Box" will be presented. Case examples are provided to demonstrate the need for in-depth of investigation of a vehicle accident.

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• Electronic Communications and Risk
  Training Presentation, November 2010

  Technical training presentation provided to the Heart of America Chapter of the Honorable Order of the Blue Goose.
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  Concepts pertaining to electronic communications prevalent in personal and business activities, such as electronic mail, text messaging, and instant messaging are presented. Other relevant technical concepts such as cloud computing, social networking, and data hosting are presented and discussed within the landscape of risk and impact of business functions. Current news headlines and events are discussed in reference to the topic. Issues pertaining to privacy and the legal obligation to produce electronic evidence sources are also examined.

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• First Responder Training
  Technical Training, September 2010

  Hands-on technical training provided to a national company for their internal systems administrator teams.
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  Concepts pertaining to Network Security and the identification of breaches within corporate environments. Topics covered included identifying network-layer threats, isolating malicious software on a host, preparing for digital forensics, and avoiding digital data spoliation. Hands-on labs provided to explore techniques discussed during training. Open discussions held to facilitate further exploration of the topics as they were being covered.

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• Crash Data Retrieval and Low Speed Accident Reconstruction
  Training Presentation, August 2010

  Technical training presentation provided to the St. Louis regional office of a National Insurance Carrier.
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  The process and procedures involved in the accident reconstruction expert's examination of an accident scene and vehicle are presented and discussed. Various accident cause scenarios are presented through case examples. Obstacles and pitfalls often encountered in the investigation and handling of accident examinations and subsequent expert opinion formation are also presented for discussion.

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• Cyber Threat Analysis: Who's targeting your infrastructure?
  Educational Presentation, June 2010

  Educational and technical training presentation provided at a regional conference for Risk and Insurance Managers (KC RIMS).
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  Concepts pertaining to cyber threats prevalent in today's inter-connected network environment. Detailed information provided to build a profile of common threats identifying techniques, limitations(if any) and methods utilized. References and external data provided to demonstrate the occurrence of each profile. Discussion on the mitigation of each threat profile and what company's can do to protect themselves while conducting business.

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• Forensic Analysis of Equipment Failure Events
  Training Presentation, April 2010

  Multi-day technical training seminar provided to a National Insurance Carrier.
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  The Forensic Engineering process is explained. Basic scientific and technical concepts pertaining to lightning discharge, artificially generated electrical current, and mechanical equipment operations are presented and discussed. The construction and operation of Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems is presented in detail with several hands-on presentations. Equipment failure modes and scenarios are discussed, as well as methods to investigate and document the aspects of the failure event.

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• Looking Beyond the Fire Patterns, Identification and Recovery of Electronic Evidence From The Fire Scene
  Continuing Education Presentation, March 2010

  Continuing Education presentation provided to the Kansas City Arson Task Force.
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  Technical concepts related to electronic data storage and the devices used to house electronic data are presented. Numerous photographic examples are provided to aid in the visual identification of potential evidentiary items that may be present at fire scenes. Scientific and technical foundations are provided related to fire-related contaminants and their potential to compromise evidence integrity are presented and discussed. The significance of forensically sound evidence handling and processing is presented for group discussion and debate. Recommendations of basic chain of custody practices are demonstrated. Issues pertaining to privacy and the legal obligation to produce electronic evidence sources are also examined.

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• Looking Beyond the Fire Patterns, Identification and Recovery of Electronic Evidence From The Fire Scene
  Continuing Education Presentation, February 2010

  Continuing Education presentation provided to the Kansas Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators.
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  Technical concepts related to electronic data storage and the devices used to house electronic data are presented. Numerous photographic examples are provided to aid in the visual identification of potential evidentiary items that may be present at fire scenes. Scientific and technical foundations are provided related to fire-related contaminants and their potential to compromise evidence integrity are presented and discussed. The significance of forensically sound evidence handling and processing is presented for group discussion and debate. Recommendations of basic chain of custody practices are demonstrated. Issues pertaining to privacy and the legal obligation to produce electronic evidence sources are also examined.

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• Computer Forensics CSI: Claims, Subrogation and Investigations
  Training Presentation, February 2010

  Technical training presentation provided to the Kansas Claims Association, Northeast Chapter.
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  The basic concepts related to Computer Forensic examinations and the identification of evidence residing on various electronic storage mediums is presented and discussed. Investigation and assessment scenarios relevant to the insurance claim, subrogation and recovery, and insurance investigation fields are presented. Issues pertaining to privacy and the legal obligation to produce electronic evidence sources are also examined.

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• Crash Data Retrieval and Accident Reconstruction
  Training Presentation, July 2009

  Technical training presentation provided to the St. Louis regional office of a National Insurance Carrier.
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  The process and procedures involved in the accident reconstruction expert's examination of an accident scene and vehicle are presented and discussed. Various accident cause scenarios are presented through case examples. Obstacles and pitfalls often encountered in the investigation and handling of accident examinations and subsequent expert opinion formation are also presented for discussion.

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• Lessons Learned: Consensus Security Metrics and Benchmarking
  Panelist, April 2009

  Question and answer panel on the importance of building security metrics into Information Security program. Hosted by the Center for Internet Security at the RSA Conference 2009.
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  As a major contributor to the Consensus Security Metrics paper released by the Center for Internet Security in May of 2009, Semke was asked to participate on a question and answer panel about security metrics and benchmarking. This panel covered topics ranging from getting a metrics program started, to increasing adoption across multi-political structures in today's corporate environments.

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• An Attorney's Guide To Computer Forensics
  Educational Presentation, April 2009

  Educational and technical training presentation provided to a regional law firm.
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  Concepts pertaining to Computer Forensics, electronic evidence and E-discovery are presented. The technical and functional differences between these concepts are analyzed. The significance of forensically sound evidence handling and processing is presented for group discussion and debate. Recommendations of basic chain of custody practices are demonstrated. Discussion of the evidentiary value of various data sources, as well as the practical procedures conducted by the computer forensic investigator are presented and discussed.

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• Assessing Damage to Electrical and Mechanical Systems
  Training Presentation, March 2009

  Technical training seminar provided to a National Insurance Carrier.
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  The concepts of electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems is presented and discussed. Practical examples of everyday equipment and components is presented as a means of further defining concepts. Basic scientific and technical concepts pertaining to lightning discharge, artificially generated electrical current, and mechanical equipment operations are presented and discussed. The construction and operation of Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, pressurized vessels, boilers, pumps, and other equipment is presented in detail with several hands-on presentations. Equipment failure modes and scenarios are discussed, as well as methods to investigate and document the aspects of the failure event.

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• Computer Forensics and Electronic Evidence: Applications in the Insurance Industry
  Training Presentation, January 2009

  Technical training presentation provided to the Kansas City Claims Managers Association.
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  The basic concepts related to Computer Forensic examinations and the identification of evidence residing on various electronic storage mediums is presented and discussed. Investigation and assessment scenarios relevant to the insurance claim and insurance investigation fields are presented. Issues pertaining to privacy and the legal obligation to produce electronic evidence sources are also examined.

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• Computer Forensics: New Technology, New Opportunities
  Training Presentation, October 2008

  Technical training presentation provided to the Nebraska Claims Association.
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  The basic concepts related to Computer Forensic examinations and the identification of evidence residing on various electronic storage mediums is presented and discussed. Investigation and assessment scenarios relevant to the insurance claim and insurance investigation fields are presented. Issues pertaining to privacy and the legal obligation to produce electronic evidence sources are also examined.

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• Computer Forensics: Evidence on Computers and Digital Storage Mediums
  Continuing Education Presentation, October 2008

  Educational and technical training presentation provided to the Missouri Bar Association Basic Trial College.
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  The basic concepts related to Computer Forensic examinations and the identification of evidence residing on various electronic storage mediums is presented and discussed. Issues related to legally securing and analyzing electronic evidence are presented for exchange and discussion with the attendees. Case examples are provided to demonstrate topics presented.

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• Fire Investigations, Procedures and Pitfalls
  Training Presentation, September 2008

  Technical training presentation provided to the Kansas/Missouri Chapter of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP).
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  The process and procedures involved in the electrical expert's examination of a fire scene are presented and discussed. Various fire cause scenarios are presented through case examples. Obstacles and pitfalls often encountered in the investigation and handling of fire examinations and subsequent expert opinion formation are also presented for discussion.

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• Building Fuel Gas Systems & Gas Appliance Failures
  Training Presentation, June 2008

  Technical training presentation provided to the Illinois Southern Zone of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI).
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  The elements of fuel gas systems in residential and commercial buildings are presented and discussed. Combustion safety devices on gas-fired appliances as well as typical failure modes are presented and discussed. Various atypical and arsonist uses are presented through case examples. Obstacles and pitfalls often encountered in the investigation and handling of examinations and subsequent expert opinion formation are also presented for discussion.

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• Crash Data Retrieval
  Training Presentation, April 2008

  Technical training presentation provided to the St. Louis regional office of a National Insurance Carrier.
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  The process and procedures involved in the accident reconstruction expert's extraction of vehicle data are presented and discussed. Various accident cause scenarios are presented through case examples. Obstacles and pitfalls often encountered in the investigation and handling of data extraction and subsequent expert opinion formation are also presented for discussion.