Cybersecurity Expert Witnesses in Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Computers, Cybersecurity - Data Breach, Security Incident, Information Security, Computer Science, Encryption

C. Matthew Curtin, CISSP is the Founder and CEO of Interhack Corporation. Curtin is Interhack’s lead computer scientist and cybersecurity expert. Curtin has been engaged in criminal, civil, administrative, and military processes by plaintiffs, defendants, and the courts directly. His opinion has been accepted by federal and state courts throughout the country in hearings, trials, and appeals. Curtin and his team help attorneys and executives understand the meaning and context of data and how they affect business, operations, or a legal case. Curtin’s vast knowledge and experience in the field of computer science and cybersecurity enables him to convey the optimal path forward and offer an opinion within a degree of scientific certainty. Curtin’s experience in the field enables him to train his team to operate in specialized task forces organized to respond to high-stakes situations such as data breaches. Curtin's work centers on the intersection of law and technology. The U.S. Cou...

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...

Ray, Ohio

Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity - Digital Forensics, Mobile & Computer Forensics, Cyber Investigation, Vehicle Forensics, Call Detail Records, Data Recovery, GPS, ELD/ECM Downloads, eDiscovery, Cloud Forensics, IoT Forensics, Chip-Off Forensics, UAS Pilot, Drone Forensics/Services, DFIR, Licenced PI, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, DVR Forensics, Cell Phone Forensics

I am an experienced digital forensics professional specializing in the analysis of mobile devices, vehicle forensics, computers, cyber investigations, and digital artifacts to support legal, investigative, and security matters. My work focuses on extracting, validating, and interpreting complex technical evidence in a clear, defensible manner, with experience in data preservation, forensic imaging, timeline reconstruction, and expert reporting. I am committed to accuracy, integrity, and translating technical findings into actionable insights for legal and investigative teams.

Dayton, Ohio

Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity - Incident Response, Ransomware, Email Compromise, Cyber Insurance, Cellular Forensics, Mobile Device Forensics, Hacking, Ransom Negotiation, Cryptocurrency, Ransom Payment, Information Technology, Network Security, DFIR, Cybercrime, Malware, eDiscovery, Data Mining, Computer, Internet, Electronic Crime

Brent Riley serves as the President of Capra Cyber, a cybersecurity and incident response consultancy with offices in the United States and the United Kingdom. He previously founded Lyra Recovery, a leading international ransomware and network recovery firm. In both of these roles, and in previous cyber consulting, Brent worked closely with cyber insurance providers and breach counsel attorneys to support companies of all sizes who had experienced cyber attacks. This included creating incident containment and recovery strategies, performing digital forensics, and managing the overall incident to ensure clients returned to operation safely and quickly. While leading these companies, Brent has also served as an expert witness in cybercrime, ransomware, business email compromise, wire fraud, insider threats, data theft, and intellectual property matters. He has rendered opinions related to these topics on behalf of plaintiffs, defendants, and as an appointed independent party. Pr...