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Free eDiscovery Training Webinar

By Bill Dean | Published: November 18, 2010
It has been my experience that there are many misconceptions of the complexities of eDiscovery. When properly leveraged, eDiscovery should provide efficiencies rather than frustrations. With this in mind, Forensic Discoveries, a division of Sword & Shield Enterprise Security,  is now offering free eDiscovery webinarForensic Discoveriess for you and your firm from the convenience of your office. The material is similar to what I have presented for CLE credit to both state and local BAR associations as both a solo trainer and in conjunction with eDiscovery attorneys and federal judges.

 

The presentation addresses the following topics:
  •  eDiscovery Lifecycle (EDRM)
  • Technical Interpretations of the Updated Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Digital Forensics Basics
  • eDiscovery Challenges

If you are new to eDiscovery, this one hour presentation will provide the foundation you need to succeed with eDiscovery. If you are experienced in eDiscovery, this webinar can provide an opportunity to ask specific technical questions about the process.

We are also working to produce a 15-minute video that you can share with your clients to introduce the importance of eDiscovery. More information on this video will be posted sooon.

Depending on the location, we may be able to work with you to provide CLE credit for the webinar. A listing of our previous speaking engagements and papers written can be found here. 

Plesase contact me directly at bill.dean@forensicdiscoveries.com or call 865-244-3505 to schedule.

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Sword & Shield Expert to Train Law Enforcement on Cyber Security

By Lara Bergman | Published: November 12, 2010

Sword & Shield Director of Computer Forensics Bill Dean will speak to law enforcement Monday at Paris Landing State Park as part of a statewide training event hosted by the Department of Homeland Security.

Dean will speak to the officers about Cyber threats and security.

According to an FBI report, malicious Cyberactivity continues to grow more prevalent and sophisticated and threats come from organized crime groups, terrorist organizations and foreign governments. The increase in activity and sophistication poses a criminal and national security threat and has raised concerns from both government and the private sector. DHS hopes to strengthen law enforcement’s Cyberthreat preparedness through training.

Dean has more than 13 years of experience in the technical field in roles such as programmer, systems support, enterprise systems design and engineering, virtualization, digital forensics, and information security. He has focused his career on the specialties of systems security, electronic discovery, digital forensics, and incident response.

Dean is a Certified Penetration Testing Specialist, Certified Computer Examiner, and active member of the International Society for Forensic Computer Examiners.

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Cyber Incident Response Workshop Offered

By Lara Bergman | Published: September 21, 2010

Sword & Shield Computer Forensics Director Bill Dean will participate in a cyber incident response workshop at the East Tennessee Infragard Members Alliance on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at the Fountainhead College of Technology’s auditorium.

The Cyber Incident Response Workshop will feature experts in cyber security and will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop is free to members.

Dean will be featured in the Incident Simulation from 8:30 to 9:25 a.m. and the Incident Preparedness sessions from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.  He has more than 14 years of experience in the technical field in roles such as programmer, systems support, enterprise systems design and engineering, virtualization, digital forensics, and information security.

At the workshop, participants will learn:

  • What cyber incidents could affect your organization
  • How to manage the risks, and;
  • How to respond to a cyber incident by:
    • Identification
    • Eradication
    • Lessons Learned and Best Practices
    • Free and Useful Tool

Reasons to attend:

  • Free training, lunch and resources
  • 6 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
  • Information on how to respond to a cyber incident and who you might call to help
  • Opportunity to ask  questions to government and private cyber security professionals

Register for the course by visiting the East Tennessee Infragard Members Alliance website.

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Computer Forensics Expert to Train US Attorney’s Office Employees

By Lara Bergman | Published: September 8, 2010

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Bill Dean, Sword & Shield’s director of computer forensics, will speak to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee Thursday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. in Pigeon Forge. He will discuss Social Networks: The Double-Edged Sword for the division’s annual training.

He will educate the employees on how to use social networking from an investigative perspective and will provide tips to secure user privacy.

Dean has more than 14 years of experience in the technical field in roles such as programmer, systems support, enterprise systems design and engineering, virtualization, digital forensics, and information security.

In 2005, he was recognized as the primary architect for an Intel virtualization/server consolidation project and was awarded Network World’s “Enterprise All Star” and “InfoWorld’s Top 100 Projects”. Since that time Bill has focused his career on the specialties of systems security, electronic discovery, digital forensics, and incident response. He served as the technical expert and provided Federal Court testimony in the 7th largest eDiscovery case in 2007.

He is a Certified Penetration Testing Specialist, Certified Computer Examiner, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), a GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), AccessData Certified Examiner, and an active member of the International Society for Forensic Computer Examiners.

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Sword & Shield and Juniper To Co-Host PCI Webinar

By Lara Bergman | Published: July 23, 2010

Is your organization looking to meet or enhance security for PCI compliance?

If you are, Sword & Shield and Juniper Networks invite you to take a few moments out of your day to learn more about these topics from experts in PCI execution:  

  • How to establish a Risk Management program to adequately assess and address threats and vulnerabilities
  • How to leverage Cost-Benefit Analysis to identify the best compliance solutions for your organization
  • Recommended best practice PCI Data Security Standards compliance IT solutions  

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    The online course, PCI Fundamentals: Assessing Risk, Conducting Cost/Benefit Analysis and IT Solutions to Tackle PCI Challenges will run from 2 to 3 p.m. EST on Tuesday, July 27.

    Register now and receive a complimentary copy of Reymann Group white paper “GRC & PCI DSS: Compliance and Security in Retail.” All attendees will be entered into a drawing to receive a free SRX 100 Series Full UTM Bundle, valued at more than $600.

     

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    Sword & Shield to Host SANS Hacker and Incident Handling Course

    By Lara Bergman | Published: July 15, 2010

    Sword & Shield Security Consultant Adrian Sanabria will teach SANS Security 504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling as an evening course at our Knoxville, TN headquarters. The course runs Oct. 12 through Dec. 14, 2010. Classes will be on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

    The cost of the course is thousands less than when taken at SANS facilities. Local companies will be able to save further by not incurring travel costs and there is a discount for paying prior to Sept. 14. Proctored certification and OnDemand services are available for additional fees.

    For more information, visit the SANS registration page.

    Sanabria has more than nine years experience in system analysis and architecture design for enterprise environments and more than six years experience performing security investigations. He has been solving compliance issues and working with nearly all other information security-related disciplines for more than four years. Additionally, he spent several years as the security architect for one of the largest payment processors in the United States and was responsible for protecting vast amounts of sensitive cardholder data.

    As a Sword & Shield security consultant he enjoys performing penetration tests, PCI assessments, and social engineering exercises for clients from a wide range of industries.

    He has worked with the Center for Internet Security for over three years, and donates his time to Hackers for Charity when he can. He has maintained a GCIH Gold certification since 2007 and is a PCI Qualified Security Assessor.

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