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 Nancy Forster, Forenisc Examiner

Nancy Forster
Forensic Examiner

Ms. Forster joined Data Recovery Group, an associate company to the Center for Computer Forensics, in 1999 as a data recovery technician and performed exceptionally and showed a unique capability to investigate and solve problems. The owners of the Center for Computer Forensics and Data Recovery Group recognized Ms. Forster’s talent and in 2000 promoted her to Forensic Examiner.  The Center for Computer Forensics began training Ms. Forster at that time and she has successfully completed forensic examinations in both civil and criminal cases. The range of cases handled by Ms. Forster include Intellectual Property Theft, Acceptable Use Policy Violations, Employee Theft, Divorce Matters, and many others.

 

Ms. Forster has testified in depositions and has testified in both state and federal court.

 

Certifications:

  • Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
    International Associations of Computer Investigative Specialist (IACIS)
  • Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist (CEECS)
    International Associations of Computer Investigative Specialist (IACIS)
  • Computer Forensics Specialist
    New Technologies Inc / Oregon State University
  • Encase Certified Examiner (EnCE)
    Guidance Software
  • Discover-e Legal Electronic Data Discovery Operator
  • Ringtail Certified Technician
    FTI Ringtail
  • Summation Certified Trainer (SCT)
    CT Summation
Computer Education History:    Total    455 Hours
  • GMU RCFG Seminar   20 hours
  • Forensic Boot Camp - AccessData   24 hours
  • GMU RFCG Seminar    40 hours
  • Discover-E Electronic Data Discovery Operator - Basic & Advanced   48 hours
  • IACIS Basic Training   80 hours
  • GMU/RCFG - (Encase v5 12 hours)   40 hours
  • Internet Safety - The Missing Game - Web Wise Kids   3 hours
  • Encase Internet and Email Examinations - Guidance Software   32 hours
  • Encase Forensic Methodology and Reporting - Guidance Software   32 hours
  • Forensic Bootcamp - AccessData   24 hours
  • Advanced Microsoft Windows Forensics - AccessData   24 hours
  • Computer Forensics Training - New Technologies, Inc. (NTI)   40 hours
  • ProDiscover Incident Response - Technology Pathways Inc.   8 hours

Memberships
  • High Tech Crimes Consortium (HTCC)    2003
  • High Tech Crime Investigators Association (HTCIA) - Michigan Chapter Treasurer (06-08)    2003
  • Information Systems Forensics Association (ISFA)    2004
  • Digital Electronic Forensic Special Interest Group (DEFSIG)    2004
  • InfraGard, FBI, Department of Justice    2005
  • International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS)    2006
  • Association of Litigation Support Professionals (ALSP)    2008
  • Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT)   2009

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