[DFSci] DFRWS USA 2020 - Call for Participation

[Josiah Dykstra]

DFRWS, organizers of the longest-running research conference in digital
forensics (https://www.dfrws.org), invites you to participate in the
DFRWS-USA 2020 Conference, which will be held online July 20-24, 2020.


*PROGRAM INFORMATION*The DFRWS conference brings together leading
researchers, practitioners, industry, tool developers, academics, law
enforcement, and military from around the globe to tackle current and
emerging challenges in digital forensics. Established in 2001, DFRWS
conferences welcome all community members to share cutting-edge research,
practitioner presentations, and works in progress in a friendly atmosphere.
As an independent organization, we promote open community discussions and
disseminate the results of our work to the widest audience.

*KEYNOTES*
The keynote speakers for this year are:
- Mari DeGrazia (Kroll Cyber Risk)
- Lesley Carhart (Dragos, Inc.)


*PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS*With 20 presentations (12 of which are backed by
research papers) there is something for everyone (who likes digital
forensics)!  Topics range from cutting edge research to practical
techniques across file systems, memory forensics, and acquisition and
decoding. The program is available at:
https://dfrws.org/usa-2020-program/


*WORKSHOPS*Five workshops are included in the price of the conference, with
content ranging from practical training to a tool-maker focused workshop.
- Performing Linux Forensic Analysis and Why You Should Care - Ali H. Hadi
(Champlain College)
- How Security Ninjas whisper the Sigma sounds - Roberto Martinez
(Kaspersky) and Ido Naor (Kaspersky)
- Forensic Audio Clarification – A Hands on Workshop for Beginners - David
Notowitz
- Transitioning from Python to Rust for Forensic Tool Creation - Matthew
Seyer (KPMG)
- The Future of Inter-Tool Functionality and Informational Resources via
CASE and UCO - Cory Hall (CASE)


*HAVE SOMETHING TO SHARE?*Birds-of-a-Feather sessions on Monday and
Wednesday, organised around a diverse range of contemporary themes, will
provide an opportunity to share and connect with like-minded colleagues.
The Work-in-Progress sessions provide a fast-paced forum to share the
status of your current research.  Sign up online to share a short
two-minute snapshot of your work.


*AFTER HOURS*After hours, join your fellow attendees for more fun,
networking, and a little competition.  The Forensic Rodeo will be a CTF
style event with challenges of various levels in digital forensics
throughout the week.  Bring a team or join one when you get there! Tuesday
night will be a very special virtual Pub Quiz!


*REGISTRATION INFORMATION*DFRWS USA 2020 registration includes access to
all papers, presentations, forensic rodeo, and virtual pub quiz. It also
includes free access to all conference workshops. There are group rates,
student rates, and law enforcement rates available. For details and the
link to register, please see:
  https://dfrws.org/conferences/dfrws-usa-2020/#Registration
Send any registration questions to:
  usa-registration <at> dfrws <dot> org

We look forward to your participation in DFRWS. See you virtually!

Sincerely,
DFRWS USA Organizing Committee
Send any questions regarding the 2020 USA conference to:
  usa <at> dfrws <dot> org