Digital Forensic Investigator and SMB Information Security Specialist
About Me
I am the Director of IT and a Sr. Digital Forensic Investigator at Edelson PC, as well as an independent Information Security Consultant. My practice at Edelson PC focuses on a variety of security and privacy related investigations on our tech-related cases. As an Information Security Consultant, I focus on reducing risk for small to medium sized businesses through defense in depth.
As a small business owner myself, I have a passion for protecting small businesses while ensuring that business needs are met at the same time. I advocate for privacy and security legislation which I do not believe will have an unnecessary strain or difficulty for small businesses.
Experience
Present
Oct 2018 - Present
Edelson PC
Director of IT/Sr. Digital Forensic Investigator
Chicago, IL
Jul 2007 - Present
Infosec Chicago
(Previously known as Brian Semrau Computer Consulting)
CEO
CEO
Chicagoland Area
May 2015 - Oct 2018
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
Security Engineer
Oakbrook, IL
Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
WIIT 88.9 FM Chicago
Technical Director
Chicago, IL
Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
TigerDirect
Lead Technician
Naperville, IL
July, 2007
Skills & Hobbies
I have over 10 years of experience in Information Technology focusing on information security and forensics. I have a passion for solving tough problems when it comes to technology; and also I enjoy helping people and staying up to date with the latest information security threats and building defenses against them. I hold a masters degree in Cyber Forensics and Security from Illinois Institute of Technology, and I actively research the latest security threats, while also looking for new 0-days.
When I’m not working, you might find me working on developing my latest side-project, or shooting photos. I also enjoy audio-visual production, and take every chance I can get to work front of house, or design new stage lighting designs.
Education & Certifications
2022
2018 - 2021
Illinois Institute of Technology
Master of Cyber Forensics and Security
Chicago, IL
March 2019
Board Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations (CECI)
Verification: https://www.credential.net/kvjino4g
September 2017
Board Certified Forensic HiTech Investigator (CFHI)
Verification: https://www.credential.net/6pr8sv6i
June 2017
OSForensics Certified Examiner (OSFCE)
Credential ID 90301-4
June 2017
OSForensics Triage Certification (OSFTC)
Credential ID 90301-5
2014 - 2017
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Chicago, IL
2014
Public Speaking and Notable Publications
2021
October 2021
Guest Lecturer
The business of digital forensics
University of Washington
March 2021
Panelist: How to Operationalize an Integrated Cybersecurity and Data Protection Stack
Acronis #CyberFit MSP Rapid Fire Panel ChatMarch 2021
December 2020
When Privacy Law Goes "Bump in the Night"
Chicago, IL
April 10 2020
October 2019
August 2019
April 2019
Hands-on Live Malware Analysis 101
ITO Compass Conference 2019
Chicago, IL
January 2019
The Archaic Traditions of Security
Chicago, IL
August 2018
Masochism Meets Technology - A.K.A. Working in Cyber Forensics
ITO Compass Conference 2018
Chicago, IL
July 2018
A Tech's Guide to Evaluating Endpoint Security
Chicago, IL
April 2017
Bose Connect Privacy Evaluation
Chicago, IL
2017