Cybersecurity Expert Witnesses in Illinois

Cybersecurity, Computers - Computer Forensics, Computer Investigations, Computer Security, Cyber Breach, Intellectual Property, Loss Prevention, Network Security, Security Management, Security Negligence, Trade Secrets, Security Standards, Data Privacy, Cloud Security, Patents, Apportionment, Infringement, Damages, Meta Data

Dr. Eric Cole is a computer and cybersecurity expert who has built a solid reputation in the information technology industry over the last three decades. His educational experience includes a master’s degree in computer science from the New York Institute of Technology, and a doctorate in Professional Studies from Pace University. Dr. Cole’s expert involvement in the cybersecurity industry is demonstrated by being appointed as the commissioner on cybersecurity for the 44th president, holding a position as a senior fellow at SANS, and being elected to the Purdue University Executive Advisory Board. His extensive real-world experience includes being the former Chief Technology Officer for McAfee, former Chief Scientist at Lockheed Martin, and former Program Manager at the Central Intelligence Agency. Currently, he is the CEO and Founder of Secure Anchor Consulting. His consulting clients include Fortune 500 companies, Fortune 50 companies, international organizations, and the feder...

Cybersecurity, Computers - Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, Email Investigations, Business Email Compromise (BEC), Compromise Assessment, Cyber Breach, Security Standards, Cybersecurity, Malware Analysis, Memory Forensics, Information Security, Meta Data, Data Recovery, Mobile Forensics, Computer Investigations

Frederick Haggerty is an experienced expert witness who has built a solid reputation in the Information Technology (IT) industry over the last twenty-eight years. As a skilled Cybersecurity professional, he offers a wealth of knowledge and experience in performing digital forensic examinations, email investigations, and malware analysis in response to network intrusions. Mr. Haggerty has been trained and educated extensively in digital forensics, malware and reverse engineering, incident response, data recovery, compliance, risk management, and data privacy. With a background in software development, he has developed mission-critical systems that have granted him the technical knowledge and insight needed to perform thorough examinations of computer information systems, personal computers, servers, and other digital media. His graduate studies at Albany Law School have expanded his breadth of knowledge with an understanding of current laws and practices that impact privacy rights a...

Springfield, Illinois

Cybersecurity, Information Technology - Cyber, Cyber Security, Information Security, Infosec, IT, Incident Response, Hack, Red Team, Penetration Testing, Pentest, Ransomware, Threat Actor, Hacker

Principal Instructor at the SANS Institute with the following certifications: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), among others.

Illinois

Software Engineering, Computers - Cybersecurity, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency / Blockchain, Speech & Face Recognition, ESI Protocol, Social Media Forensics, Biometric Identifiers, Code Review, Patent Infringement, Trade Secret, IPR, PTAB, Claim Analysis, Forensic Data Extraction, BIPA

“Mr. Winters was both helpful & enjoyable to work with in a class action about biometric information. He was prepared, thoughtful, & dedicated in providing feedback & expertise.” Randall K. Pulliam Sam Jackson Carney Bates & Pulliam, PLLC - 30+ years experience in the industry with a recent (2002) Master’s Degree in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) - Expert in all facets of Software Engineering - AI Expert in knowledge base systems, chatGPT & other Large Language Models - Experienced AI prompt engineering - Holds AI patents in the US & abroad - Expert retained for numerous cases involving user privacy to include cases involving the Illinois Biometric Information Protection Act (BIPA) - Expert knowledge in speech / facial recognition, detection & other biometric identifiers - Experience challenging Viola-Jones facial detection argument - Expert in all privacy cases involving Speech / Facial Recognition, Biometric Identifiers, Voiceprints & the use & stora...