Metadata Analysis Expert Witnesses

Lewes, Delaware

Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity - Computer Forensics, Ransomware, Hacking, Metadata Analysis, Mobile Forensics, Cloud Forensics, Phishing, Everlaw, Incident Response, eDiscovery, Spoofing, Cellebrite, Business Email Compromise, Data Recovery, Data Preservation, EnCase, cyber, breach, Malware, Threat Actor Negotiations

Founder of DFDR Consulting LLC, now doing business as, CYBIR. Over the course of eighteen years, Nelson has consulted on, examined and testified to digital evidence related to personal, corporate, criminal, civil and domestic cases, along with data breaches. Acknowledged in “EnCE The Official EnCase Certified Examiner Study Guide” (Second and Third Editions) and “Mastering Windows Network Forensics and Investigation” (Second Edition), Nelson has also been published in eForensics Magazine for SQL investigation techniques. As a speaker, in addition to industry conferences and events, Nelson serves on the faculty of National Business Institute for CLEs and was a past Adjunct Professor of Digital Forensics. Industry credentials include: AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE), AccessData Mobile Examiner (AME), Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), Certified Data Recovery Professional (CDRP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Forensic Compute...

Knoxville, Tennessee

Digital Forensics, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Digital forensics, iPhone forensic analysis, Deleted data recovery (mobile), Mobile device forensics, Android forensic analysis, Mobile device metadata, Cell phone extraction analysis, Text message analysis, Location data analysi, Metadata analysis, Call detail record analysis, Smartphone data extraction, App data analysis

Experienced digital forensics consultant and former law enforcement supervisory detective with two decades of investigative expertise, specializing in complex digital evidence analysis, criminal investigations, and strategic case review. Hands-on experience completing forensic extractions on more than 2,000 cellular devices, reviewing call detail records, analyzing Base Transceiver Station Activity Dumps, and examining records obtained from electronic service providers. Additionally, responsible for the technical setup and execution of the first lawful interception conducted under State of Alaska authority. Recognized by the Alaska Court System as an expert in cellular forensics and testified in that capacity at least a twelve times. Also recognized as an expert in the field of drug distribution, testifying in that capacity more than 2 dozen times. Experience as a primary case agent managing major felony investigations, including homicides, sexual assaults, kidnappings, white-c...