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Validation of forensic tools and methods: A primer for the digital forensics examiner
July 11, 2022 · Publications
Summary: Real-world laboratory use controlled internal tests utilizing scientific principles, and peer review should be leveraged in a proper validation test plan of digital and multimedia forensic tools and methods. As the field of digital and multimedia forensics continues to grow and evolve as a science, the importance of proper scientific validation of tools and
Forensic Analysis of the Snapchat iOS App with Spectacles-Synced Artifacts
July 10, 2022 · Publications
Summary: The Spectacles wearable smart glasses device from Snapchat records snaps and videos for the Snapchat service. A Spectacles device can sync data with a paired smartphone and upload recorded content to a user’s online account. However, extracting and analyzing data from a Snapchat app is challenging due to the disappearing nature of the media.
New National Guard Fellowship Starts At Marshall University’s Institute For Cyber Security
July 7, 2022 · ICS
Posted by: New National Guard Fellowship Starts At Marshall University’s Institute For Cyber Security | WVPB (wvpublic.org) Jaylan L. Mobley is the first cyber officer in the West Virginia Army National Guard and he is now going to act as Marshall University’s first West Virginia National Guard Fellow. Mobley’s position at Marshall will involve teaching
Students participate in world’s largest international cyber defense exercise
May 13, 2022 · Students
Summarized from Students participate in world’s largest international cyber defense exercise – Marshall University News by OpenAI’s ChatGPT Marshall University students participated in the world’s largest international cyber defense exercise, run by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence. John Sammons, Chair of the Cyber Forensics and Security program and associate director of Marshall’s
W.Va. Guard, DISA and academia team up to lead U.S. team in NATO cyber exercise Locked Shields 2022
April 26, 2022 · Students
Summarized from:W.Va. Guard, DISA and academia team up to lead U.S. team in NATO cyber exercise Locked Shields 2022 | Article | The United States Army using OpenAI’s ChatGPT The West Virginia National Guard has participated in the annual Locked Shields cyber defense exercise, which the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence organizes. The event
Marshall Students Learn To Thwart Cyber Attacks With Help From W.Va. National Guard, Tech Companies
March 17, 2022 · ICS
Posted by: https://www.wvpublic.org/top-stories/2022-03-17/marshall-students-learn-to-thwart-cyber-attacks-with-help-from-w-va-national-guard-tech-companies One of the best ways to prevent cyber attacks is to hire someone to try to hack a system. These realistic training scenarios are called cyber ranges, and Marshall University’s Institute for Cyber Security (ICS) is enlisting Forge Security, a local provider of cyber ranges, and the West Virginia National Guard to
Marshall University forms cyber security partnership with West Virginia National Guard, Forge Security LLC
March 17, 2022 · ICS
Posted by: Marshall University forms cyber security partnership with West Virginia National Guard, Forge Security LLC – STaR Division (wvresearch.org) Marshall University’s Institute for Cyber Security (ICS) is teaming up with the West Virginia National Guard and Forge Security LLC to enhance cyber security efforts and strengthen the future of cyber security professionals. The partnership was announced Wednesday, following
Marshall University Launches Institute for Cyber Security
October 31, 2021 · ICS
Posted by: Marshall University launches Institute for Cyber Security | Education | wvgazettemail.com Marshall University officially launched its newly formed Institute for Cyber Security (ICS) on Oct. 13 in the Weisberg Applied Engineering Complex. “This is a partnership between WVU and others in the federal government to create opportunities in cybersecurity,” said Marshall President Jerome
Writing DFIR Reports: A Primer
February 4, 2021 · Publications
Summary: The article discusses the importance of good planning and preparation in writing a digital forensics investigation report. It emphasizes the need to distill technical findings into a simple, understandable format and to consider the audience who will be reading the report. The article also offers tips on organizing the report and offers templates and