AIDE 2024 has concluded!
Thank you to all who attended for a great conference. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
Conference Dates and Topics
Monday, March 4th: Law Enforcement Day
Don Morris Room
9:00 AM
Melinda Cash (FBI) – Digital Forensics: What is it and what you might be missing?
10:00 AM
Dawn Smith (WVSP) – Advancing Law Enforcement: Leveraging the Internet of Things for Enhanced Investigation Strategies
11:00 AM
Dan Miller (Parkersburg PD) – Case Study
12:00 PM
LUNCH
1:00 PM
Dan Miller (Parkersburg PD K9) – K9 Electronic Device Detection Demonstration
2:00 PM
Matt Osborne (OUR) – Operation Underground Railroad Support of Law Enforcement
3:00 PM
Bryan Chomicki (USSS) – UPMC Data Breach: “The Death Star”
4:00 PM
Jeremy Thompson (South Charleston PD/USSS) – Case Study: EMENI Digital Forensics Fraud
5:00 PM
END OF DAY
Tuesday, March 5th: OSINT & Industrial Control Systems
2W22 (ICS)
Shawkey Room (OSINT)
9:00 AM
Dr. Gary Kessler – Maritime CybersecurityNicole Barrios (OUR) – Open-Source Intelligence in Human Trafficking
10:00 AM
MSG Charles “Chuck” Weissen (WVNG) – OT Collaboration is Possible
Branden Miller – OSINT Talk
11:00 AM
Dr. Chris Ramezan (WVU) – Separating the Signal from the Noise: Mischaracterizations of Operational Technology (OT) CyberattacksDavid Taylor (WVFC) – Utilizing Open Source Intelligence, Call Detail Records, and Geolocation data in Homeland Security Operations
12:00 PM
LUNCH LUNCH
1:00 PM
CPT Will Pauley (WVNG) – Transportation Cybersecurity
Bryson Justice (WVFC) – Leveraging Open Source Intelligence for Homeland Security
2:00 PM
John Sedoski (PenLink) – Importance of Geo-Analysis in Cyber Investigations
3:00 PM
Mickey Barry (Fusion Technologies)
Josh Spence (CIO, Alpha Technologies) – Implications of AI on OSINT
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
END OF DAY END OF DAY
Wednesday, March 6th: Cyber Forensics / Cyber Security
2W22 (Cyber Forensics)
Shawkey Room (Cyber Security)
9:00 AM
Jack McFee (MU ICS) – IoT Forensics: Smart Home Secrets
Jody Ogle (CISA) – Secure by default, Secure by Design
10:00 AM
Fred Pickering (HSI) – Operation Blue Light
Jon Cutler (MU IT) – Creating a Cyber Security Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Program without Breaking the Budget
11:00 AM
Jacob Hewitt (WV Fusion Center) – Leveraging Digital Forensic Artifacts for Intelligence Building
Bryan Chomicki (USSS) – Case Study: Operation Mother City
12:00 PM
LUNCH LUNCH
1:00 PM
SA David Slagle (HSI) – Dark Web/Cryptocurrency
Bill Gardner (MU ICS) – Getting Hired in Cybersecurity
2:00 PM
SA David Slagle (HSI) – Dark Web/Cryptocurrency
Ms. Yansi Keim (Purdue) – Capture the Flag Competitions
3:00 PM
Rob Attoe (Spyder) – Navigating the Complexities of OneDrive Artifacts
Mick Douglas – InfoSec Innovations
4:00 PM
Rob Attoe (Spyder) – Navigating the Complexities of OneDrive Artifacts
Joshua Marpet – Define Pentest, Please
5:00 PM
END OF DAY END OF DAY
Thursday, March 7th: Cyber Forensics / Cyber Security
2W22 (Cyber Forensics)
Shawkey Room (Cyber Security)
9:00 AM
Dr. Kate Seigfreid-Spellar (Purdue) – Identifying Digital Forensic Artifacts Related to a Hybrid Risk Assessment Model for CSAM OffendersDave Parsons (CISA) – Water and Wastewater Cybersecurity: IT/OT Convergence
10:00 AM
Jeremy Thompson (S. Charleston PD/USSS) – Vehicle Telematics
Matt Perry (Opentext) – Burp Suite
11:00 AM
Alex Hamerstone (TrustedSec) – Your Future Information Security Team Probably Won’t Be What You Expect
12:00 PM
LUNCH LUNCH
1:00 PM
Elijah Brigham (HSI) – Memory Forensics and Malware Analysis CTF Review
Panel: Kevin Johnson, Alex Hammerstone, Joshua Marpet, and Bill Gardner – Mimir Speaks: Understanding our paths into InfoSec from the People who have walked them
2:00 PM
Elijah Brigham (HSI) – Memory Forensics and Malware Analysis CTF Review
Kevin Johnson (Secure Ideas) – Orion’s Quest: Navigating the Cyber Wilderness – Tales of Modern Penetration Testing
3:00 PM
Chris Vance (Magnet Forensics) – Mobile Forensics: Rules of Engagement
Brent White & Tim Roberts (We Hack People) – Covert Entry War Stories from the Field
4:00 PM
Chris Vance (Magnet Forensics) – Mobile Forensics: Rules of Engagement
Jayson Street (Secure Yeti) – Social Engineering A.I. & Humans for the greater good!
5:00 PM
END OF DAY END OF DAY
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Helpful Conference Information
Check-In
Please check in on the first day to receive your badge . Faculty will also receive their conference shirt at this time. The check-in table will be on the venue’s first floor.
Restaurant Recommendations
Through Out the Day
Snacks and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. All attendees are responsible for their own lunch and dinner; however, there are restaurants in the venue.
Specialized Career Fair for Cyber Forensics and Security - March 7th (10am-1pm):
We are thrilled to announce a NEW and specialized career fair scheduled for March 7th from 10 am to 1 pm. This event is tailored specifically for employers looking to engage with students from our Cyber Forensics and Security program. Notably, our program holds recognition as a National Center of Academic Excellence. This is a unique chance for your company to connect with highly skilled and motivated students specializing in Cyber Forensics and Security.
Employers who wish to send representatives this event should contact:
Our Sponsors
We are extremely thankful for the following sponsors who helped to bring AIDE to everyone at no cost:
