[DFSci] DFRWS USA 2017 -- Call for Participation

[Elizabeth Schweinsberg]

Registration is open for The DFRWS USA Conference is August 6-9, 2017 in
Austin, TX, at the Hilton Austin Hotel.

https://www.regonline.com/dfrws2017

Early registration is through June 25, 2017, and the hotel conference rate
is available until June 30, 2017 <https://aws.passkey.com/go/DFRWS2017>
(unless the rooms sell out before then).

Keynotes

This years conference features keynotes from Kara Nance on “Visualizing
Forensic Datasets to Develop Mitigation Strategies” and Brian Hay on
“Digital Forensics When Everything is Virtual”.

Workshops

Four workshops are included in the price of the 2.5 day conference.
Sunday, August 6 features A Light Introduction to Linux Malware Analysis
Workshop
<http://dfrws.org/conferences/dfrws-usa-2017/sessions/track-1-light-introduction-linux-malware-analysis-workshop>
and SMS Recovery From NAND Memory of Erased eMMC Chip Workshop
<http://dfrws.org/conferences/dfrws-usa-2017/sessions/track-2-sms-recovery-nand-memory-erased-emmc-chip-workshop>.
Wednesday, August 9 has the Modern Password Cracking Systems Workshop
<http://dfrws.org/conferences/dfrws-usa-2017/sessions/track-1-modern-password-cracking-systems-workshop>
and Rekall Everywhere - DFIR in the Cloud Workshop
<http://dfrws.org/conferences/dfrws-usa-2017/sessions/track-2-rekall-everywhere-dfir-cloud-workshop>
.

Papers

With 13 research papers and 9 short presentations, there is something for
everyone (who likes digital forensics)! From the forensic artefacts of
drones and Alexa to exploring large scale analysis, learn about new
techniques and tools in digital forensics.

After Hours

After hours, join your fellow attendees for more fun, networking, and a
little competition.  Monday evening begins with the Poster and Demo
Reception in the Hilton, and ends with the Forensics Rodeo!  The Rodeo will
be a CTF style event with challenges of various levels in digital forensics
and malware.  Bring a team, or join one when you get there!  Tuesday’s
Banquet will be held offsite on a paddle boat around Lady Bird Lake.
Transportation to and from the boat will be provided.

Posters and Demos for Monday are being accepted now!  Email
usa-demos at dfrws.org to sign up or for more information.

Elizabeth Schweinsberg
2017 General Chair, DFRWS USA