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Digital Forensics for National Security Symposium

  • May 14-15, 2025
  • 151 St George, National Harbor, MD

Event Overview

All information below pertains to the 2025 Symposium – 2026 details coming soon!

DSI’s 6th Annual Digital Forensics for National Security Symposium will provide a forum for the DoD, federal government, intelligence agencies, industry, and academia to discuss how digital forensics tools and technologies are supporting their efforts to identify, detect, investigate, prevent, and bring justice to increasingly sophisticated criminal activities.

2025 Confirmed Speakers Included:

Download the agenda for the full speaker line-up.

Agenda current as of 5.12.25

  • Lesley H. Bernys, SES

    Executive Director, DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3)

  • Michael R. Centrella, SES

    Assistant Director, Office of Field Operations, US Secret Service

  • Clifford T. Minor

    Associate Director, Cyber Operations Division OSI Center, Office of Special Investigations, Department of the Air Force

  • Col. Gerald Mazur

    Commander, 91st Cyber Brigade, Virginia National Guard

  • Barbara Guttman

    Group Leader, Software Quality Group, NIST

  • Jeffrey L. Coburn

    Section Chief, Digital Forensics & Analytics Section, Operational Technology Division, FBI

  • David Ortiz

    Division Chief, Digital Forensics and Research Brand, Army Criminal Investigation Division

  • Jude R. Sunderbruch

    Former Executive Director, DC3 Event Moderator

About the Digital Forensics for National Security Symposium

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

  • Delivering Cutting Edge Digital Investigative Tools and Policy to Support DC3’s National Security Partners
  • Advancing Modern Forensic Science for a More Effective Criminal Justice System
  • Researching the Evolving Landscape of Digital Forensics: Addressing Emerging Challenges and Best Practices
  • Meeting Criminals in Cyberspace to Enhance Force Protection for the US Navy
  • Understanding eDiscovery Technologies Role in Digital Forensics
  • Promoting Digital Forensic Techniques in the Protection of US Assets and Leaders

In 2024, cybercrime inflicted a staggering cost exceeding $350 Billion on the United States. As digital vulnerabilities continue to escalate, federal agencies have recognized digital forensics as paramount to both defending against and prosecuting cybercrime, as well as crimes with digital components. The increasing reliance on computers and digital devices has made digital evidence crucial for solving crimes and legal disputes. Digital forensics investigators meticulously analyze digital evidence to understand the intricacies of cyberattacks, implement proactive measures to mitigate future vulnerabilities, and ensure successful prosecution of cybercriminals.

With an anticipated 15% surge in cybercrime and an increasingly interconnected digital world, the significance of digital forensics cannot be overstated. This year’s summit will emphasize the critical need to bolster digital forensic techniques and methodologies to effectively combat the ever-evolving landscape of both physical and cybercrime. Attendees will gain invaluable insights from leading experts in the field of digital forensics, underscoring its vital role in achieving a more just and secure America. Key discussions will encompass a wide range of topics, including the utilization of cutting-edge digital forensic devices at crime scenes, the efficient extraction of crucial evidence, and the strategic deployment of digital forensics to effectively combat cybercrime.

Join us at our 6th Annual Digital Forensics for National Security Symposium to contribute to advancing digital forensic tools and methods. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of, meet with, and engage with leaders across DoD, federal government, law enforcement, academia, and industry to learn about the future of digital forensics. DSI’s team specializes in the extensive research and development of our Symposiums’ content and focus areas, and we will assemble the most respected minds in digital forensics and cyber-crime as well as key policy makers across military and civilian offices. Our non-partisan approach allows us to reach across all services and organizations to bring together a holistic group of decision-makers and solution providers.

Gain Education & Insight: Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the complex challenges facing the digital forensics communities.

Build Partnerships: The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to engage in constructive dialogue among all in attendance.

Influence: Help foster ideas! Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. All attendees are encouraged to address our speaker faculty and each other with their questions, comments or ideas.

DSI’s Summit directly supports IC, DoD, and Federal Government priorities by providing a conduit for officials to efficiently reach audiences outside of their respective offices that directly impact their department’s mission success, at no charge to the government, and in an efficient expenditure of time.

DSI’s Summit will provide a forum to address and improve internal and external initiatives, meet with and hear from partner organizations, disseminate vital capability requirements to industry, increase visibility within the larger community, and generally support their mission.

The Summit is open and complimentary to all DoD and Federal employees and is considered an educational and training forum.

(Industry and academia members are charged a fee for admission)

Summit is CLOSED TO PRESS / NO RECORDINGS

Sponsors & Exhibitors

The 5th Annual Digital Forensics for National Security Symposium provides opportunities including exhibit space, round table discussions, product demonstrations, and networking receptions.

BECOME A SPONSOR or Exhibitor

Networking Sponsor

EXHIBITORS

Media & Association Partners