IACIS: International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists

💼🔬 Did you know our IACIS Orlando Event also offers vendor-specific certification courses? In addition to our core IACIS training, you can take advantage of expert-led classes from leading industry vendors — all in one location, alongside the broader IACIS event experience. Expand your technical skillset, connect with peers, and maximize your time in Orlando. Register for these courses today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekY2MVB2 These courses are brought to you by the following vendors: Cellebrite Training Magnet Forensics MSAB Spyder Forensics SUMURI

🏛️ Course Spotlight: PLA — Preparing for Lab Accreditation — Orlando 2026 If you’re responsible for policies, procedures, or lab oversight, PLA — Preparing for Lab Accreditation is a must-attend course at Orlando 2026. This three-day intensive course focuses on helping forensic units understand and implement accreditation requirements, including: 📘 Building a Quality Management System aligned with ISO/IEC 17025 📝 Developing SOPs, quality manuals, and documentation 🔬 Validation, verification, and performance checks 🔍 Internal audits and peer review processes PLA is designed for lab managers, supervisors, and technical leaders who want to strengthen operational consistency and elevate their lab’s credibility. 🔗 Learn more & register: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezDH9FXR See you in Orlando, Florida!

🌐 Course Spotlight: OSINT — Orlando 2026 Modern investigations demand modern tradecraft. At Orlando 2026, our OSINT — Open-Source Intelligence course delivers practical, real-world techniques you can immediately apply to investigations. This course focuses on: 🔎 Locating and collecting publicly available digital evidence 🧠 Structured analysis and investigative workflows ⚖️ Legal and ethical considerations 📊 Presenting findings clearly and defensibly Whether you work criminal, civil, corporate, or intelligence cases, OSINT skills are no longer optional — they’re essential. 🔗 Learn more & register: 👉https://lnkd.in/ekY2MVB2

AWFE Instructor Spotlight — Orlando 2026 🔍 Next up in our AWFE spotlight: Ben Lord. Ben’s digital forensics career took off in 2019 when he was selected as the Will Docken Scholarship recipient. While completing his bachelor’s degree at Iowa State University, Ben combined a background in Computer Science with a growing interest in Criminal Justice. He began his law enforcement career with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office in Iowa City, working jail, patrol, and general investigator assignments before specializing in digital forensics. During his time on patrol, he focused on intoxicated driving enforcement and served as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). Shortly after earning his CFCE, Ben’s agency partnered with surrounding agencies to form the Joint Forensic Analysis Cyber Team (JFACT), which processes digital evidence for Eastern Iowa. This collaboration—built in large part on the value of IACIS techniques and tools—has had a significant impact on the investigation of major crimes and Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) cases throughout the region. Ben holds an MS in Digital Forensics from Champlain College and an MA in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University. His certifications include CAWFE and ICMDE (IACIS), CFME (SUMURI), EnCE (OpenText), and A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, and CySA+ from CompTIA. We’re excited to have Ben bringing his regional task force experience, deep technical skillset, and passion for IACIS methodology to AWFE in Orlando 2026. More instructor spotlights coming soon!

📣 Managing a Digital Forensics Lab (MDFL) Leading a digital forensics lab takes more than technical skill — it takes strategy, structure, and strong leadership. At our Orlando 2026 Event, the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) MDFL — Managing a Digital Forensics Lab course is designed for supervisors, lab managers, and examiners stepping into leadership roles. 🔗 Learn more & register: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8eQeREv Why Take MDFL? ✅ Build efficient workflows ✅ Strengthen QA/QC processes ✅ Develop policies and documentation ✅ Make informed decisions on tools, staffing, and training ✅ Lead your lab with confidence and consistency If you’re responsible for people, process, or performance in a forensic lab — MDFL is built for you.

🚀 ASF — Applied Scripting Forensics 💻🔥 Ready to go beyond point-and-click? Our ASF — Applied Scripting Forensics course is built for examiners who want to automate smarter, dig deeper, and truly understand their data. And you can take it at our Orlando 2026 Event this year! 🔗 Learn more & register: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePaefgjH ⸻ 💡 Why Take ASF? ⚡ Automate repetitive tasks – Save time and reduce human error. 🧠 Understand artifacts at their core – Parse, extract, and validate data yourself. 🛠 Create custom solutions – When tools fall short, build what you need. 📈 Elevate your expertise – Scripting skills set you apart in any lab or courtroom. ASF isn’t generic programming — it’s forensic-focused scripting designed specifically for digital investigators who want more control, more capability, and more confidence in their results. If you’re ready to move from tool operator to solution builder — Applied Scripting Forensics is your next step.

MFTT Instructor Spotlight — Orlando 2026 📱🔍 Next up in our Mobile Forensic Tools & Techniques spotlight: Jung Son. Jung is a Principal Electronic Forensic Investigator with the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) in Auckland, New Zealand. He specializes in digital forensic investigations involving evidence acquisition and analysis, malware analysis, reporting, and expert witness testimony in complex, high-stakes matters. Before joining the SFO, Jung worked across New Zealand Police, local government, the education sector, and private IT industry roles, building broad investigative experience in: • Serious and complex financial crime • Corruption • Computer misuse and web server intrusions • Mobile device forensics • Cryptocurrency-related investigations If data leaves a trail, Jung enjoys finding it. Jung serves as an international trainer with the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS), where he has instructed Advanced Windows Forensics (WFE) and Mobile Device Forensics (MDF). He is also the Chair of the IACIS Mobile Certification Program, helping shape the next generation of mobile forensic practitioners worldwide. In addition, Jung is a part-time lecturer at Unitec Institute of Technology, where he has taught Digital Forensic Analysis Techniques and continues to deliver guest lectures in Computer Forensic Investigations. Outside of digital investigations, Jung enjoys tennis and golf—and has discovered that parenting requires more problem-solving than even the most complex forensic case. We’re excited to have Jung bringing his global experience and mobile expertise to MFTT in Orlando 2026. Stay tuned for more instructor spotlights!

AWFE Instructor Spotlight — Orlando 2026 ✨ Next up in our instructor spotlight for Orlando 2026: Morganne Hutchinson! Morganne brings over 3.5 years of professional experience in Digital Forensics, beginning her career with the Alaska State Troopers Digital Forensics Lab as a civilian Forensic Scientist – Digital. She later relocated to Washington State, where she currently serves as a civilian Digital Forensic Analyst with the Lacey Police Department. A member of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) since 2023, Morganne holds the CFCE, CAWFE, and ICMDE certifications and is entering her second year as an instructor for the Advanced Windows Forensic Examiner (AWFE) course. Her practical, real-world experience in the lab translates directly into the classroom, making her a valuable resource for students diving deep into Windows forensics. Morganne earned her bachelor’s degree in Digital Forensics and Information Assurance from Marshall University in West Virginia. When she’s not in the lab, you’ll likely find her cheering on the Seattle Seahawks or Kraken, experimenting with new cooking and baking recipes, or enjoying the outdoors while walking and hiking with her dog, Mochi 🐾 We’re excited to have Morganne back in Orlando for 2026—stay tuned for more instructor spotlights coming soon!

📱Course Spotlight: IACIS MFTT 🔎 The International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) MFTT course—Mobile Forensic Tools and Techniques—is new and designed to address today’s rapidly evolving mobile forensic landscape and the real-world challenges examiners face. MFTT is built for practitioners seeking a hands-on, tool-focused deep dive into mobile device forensics, covering both Android and iOS ecosystems. The course emphasizes practical workflows, result validation, and understanding how—and why—tools generate the artifacts investigators rely on. Students can expect focused instruction on: • Modern mobile forensic acquisition techniques • Interpreting and validating mobile artifacts • Tool capabilities, limitations, and troubleshooting • Real-world scenarios applicable to investigations and courtroom testimony As with all IACIS courses, MFTT is taught by experienced practitioners and grounded in sound forensic methodology—so students leave with skills they can immediately apply. 📌 Learn more and register here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gQk_s3Vi More IACIS course spotlights coming soon!

OSINT Instructor Spotlight — Orlando 2026 🌐🔍 Jessica Stutzman is the Chair of the IACIS OSINT program. She is an Open-Source Intelligence expert and doctoral candidate in Strategic Intelligence, focusing on human-AI relationships in the intelligence sector. She has over 16 years of combined HUMINT and OSINT experience. She is the President of Pangea Research, a disabled veteran woman-owned business specializing in investigative intelligence, training, and analytical support for government, law enforcement, and corporate clients. Jessica has led and supported international investigations in human trafficking, narcotics smuggling, and terrorism, and serves as an Open-Source Investigations Expert for the United Nations. She is an active volunteer for the OSINT Foundation and a Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE). We’re thrilled to have Jessica leading OSINT instruction in Orlando 2026, bringing deep expertise, real-world experience, and forward-thinking insight to the classroom. Stay tuned for more instructor spotlights!