As Director of Training, Keith is responsible for the development of forensic and encryption training solutions for local, state, federal, and international law enforcement agencies as well as worldwide corporate entities involved in the prevention, investigation and prosecution of high-technology crime. Prior to joining AccessData, Keith served as a computer crime specialist at the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) in Fairmont, WV. Keith served as program manager of the INET (Internet Trace Evidence Recovery & Analysis) course providing the framework of complex research and design for its development and maintenance. Prior to NW3C, Keith was a police officer with Kent State University Police Department. Earlier in his career, Keith worked in the narcotics division of the Western Portage Drug Task Force in northeast Ohio. In that assignment, he worked cooperatively with the FBI, DEA, ATF, HUD and US Postal Inspection Service to successfully investigate and prosecute over one hundred felony cases. He is a member of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS), the High Technology Crime Investigator's Association (HTCIA) and the Narcotics Association of Regional Coordinating Officers (NARCO). Keith has instructed at the FBI National Academy, the ATF annual Computer Information Systems conference, the Kennesaw Southeast Cybercrime Institute, and many IACIS conferences. Keith holds a bachelor's degree in criminology from Kent State University and an applied associate degree in computer forensics from Redlands Community College.

As an instructor Dustin provides instruction, develops, and refines training seminars to assist both novice and expert computer specialists in computer seizure, digital analysis, and password recovery. This includes research and experimentation to provide analysis methods for evolving digital media and applications. Dustin brings with him over thirty years of commissioned law enforcement experience having retired from the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office in Bellingham, WA where he began working with seizing and analyzing digital media in 1992. Dustin has worked and consulted with local, state, and federal law enforcement on both criminal and civil cases. Dustin is a Certified Forensic Computer Examiner with the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS), has served as Director of Training for that organization, and has instructed related classes for IACIS as well as classes for other state, local, and federal jurisdictions since 1994. Dustin began working for AccessData as a senior instructor in January of 2004 and holds both AccessData Certified Examiner and AccessData Certified Instructor certificates.

As an instructor for AccessData, Mark's responsibilities include providing hands-on training and instruction around the globe in AccessData's suite of products as well as curriculum development and research. Mark previously served as a Computer Crime Specialist in the Computer Crime Section of the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) in Fairmont, WV. In this position Mark was intricately involved in the instruction and development of basic and advanced courses including the Basic Data Recovery and Analysis (BDRA), Internet Trace Evidence Recovery & Analysis and Basic Online Technical Skills (BOTS) courses. Mark is a member of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) from which he obtained certification as a Forensic Computer Examiner. He has instructed at the FBI National Academy, the American Bar Association, and the International Association for Identification (IAI) as well as for various other conferences and organized events.

As an instructor for AccessData, Ken specializes in the investigation and examination of computer related crime. He also assists with the development of innovative training solutions for law enforcement agencies as well as worldwide corporate entities. Prior to joining AccessData, Ken served as a police officer and detective for the Greeley, CO Police Department. Ken's experiences with the police department include service in SWAT, homicide, financial and complex crime and major crime scene investigation. Working both as an investigator and examiner on hundreds of cases, Ken was responsible for the creation of department policy and training regarding the collection of computer related evidence and the investigation of computer and Internet related crime. Ken designed and implemented the Computer Crimes Section at the Greeley Police Department and the Digital Evidence Section at the Greeley/Weld County Forensic Laboratory. Ken is a member of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS), The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB), The High Tech Crime Consortium (HTCC), and the Colorado Association of Computer Crime Investigators (CACCI) where he served as Secretary and President.

As an instructor for AccessData, Rob develops computer forensics and decryption training solutions for local, state, federal and international law enforcement agencies. Prior to employment with AccessData, Rob served as a Computer Crime Specialist II in the Computer Crime Section of the National White Collar Crime Center located in Technology Park - Fairmont, WV. While presenting the Basic Data Recovery and Analysis (BDRA) and Advanced Data Recovery and Analysis (ADRA) courses, he worked extensively on the research and development of the ADRA NTx course curriculum, and served as Program Manager for the AFT (Automated Forensic Tools) course, providing the framework of complex research and design for its development, implementation and maintenance. Rob is a member of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) from which he obtained Certification as a Forensic Computer Examiner. He co-authored the Applied NT Forensics' class for the National Hi-Tech Crime Unit in the United Kingdom. Rob has served as an instructor at the annual IACIS conference and regularly presents at other international conferences and organized events such as the HTCIA.

As an instructor for AccessData, Rob teaches the AccessData BootCamp and Internet Forensics courses. Prior to becoming a member of the AccessData team, Rob served as a Computer Crime Specialist at the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) in Fairmont, WV. Rob served as the Program Manager for the Cybercop 302 (Internet Trace Evidence Recovery & Analysis) and Cyber Investigations 201 (Proactive and Reactive Online Investigations) courses. Rob also represented NW3C as a member of the West Virginia Computer Crime Consortium (WV3C), a partnership between West Virginia University, the WV State Police, and NW3C. Prior to joining NW3C, Rob served for 10 years within the Central Oregon law enforcement community, for both the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and City of Bend Police Department. Rob's law enforcement experience includes service as a Corrections Deputy, Community Policing Program Coordinator, Field Training Officer, Firearms and Use of Force Instructor, Patrolman and Detective. As a Detective, Rob served as a Deputy Medical Examiner, and specialized in the investigation of white collar crime, and offenses involving digital evidence. Rob served on the FBI’s Joint Anti-Terrorism Task Force for the Central Oregon region, and regularly provided training to Central Oregon law enforcement agencies in the investigation of computer-related offenses, and the recovery of digital evidence. Rob also volunteered as an instructor for the Central Oregon Community College (COCC) adult education program, where he taught classes in online safety and identity theft prevention.

As an instructor for AccessData, Nick teaches AccessData's computer forensics courses. Nick has over 32 years of law enforcement experience prior to joining AccessData. Nick served as a police officer and investigator with the Houston Police Department. Nick’s experiences with the police department include property crimes investigations and homicide investigations. Nick assisted in the establishment of the Computer Crime/Forensic Unit in 1996 and the department’s policies and procedures for investigating computer crimes and conducting computer forensic examinations. Nick was assigned to the United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force in Houston. Nick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership with Mountain State University and was the founder and principal owner of Digital Forensics of Texas, Inc. In 2004, Nick was on the board of directors of the International Center for Computer Forensic Accreditation, Standards and Testing. Nick has prepared and presented classes, lectures, and seminars on topics of computer crime investigations and computer forensics to the University of Houston, The Houston Area Women in Policing Conference, and the Texas Gulf Coast Crime Prevention Association. Nick is on the Advisory Committee for Lee College in Baytown, Texas for their Computer Forensics program. Nick holds a large number of forensic and computer certifications; AccessData Certified Examiner, AccessData Certified Instructor, EnCase Certified Examiner, Certified in Homeland Security – Level 3, Certified ProDiscover Examiner, Paraben Certified Cell Phone Examiner, Microsoft Certified System Engineer, Comptia A+, Comptia Network+, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education Certified Instructor. Nick is a member of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), the American College of Forensic Examiners International where he is certified in Homeland Security, Level 3.

As an instructor Buddy specializes in the investigation of computer related crimes and recovery and preparation of digital evidence related to matters subject to litigation. He also oversees the recruitment and professional development of independently contracted computer forensic trainers at AccessData. Prior to becoming a member of the AccessData team, Buddy served as a Lab Manager and Senior Computer Forensic Examiner at the Joint Computer Forensics Lab for Law Enforcement in Middle Tennessee. Buddy served as a criminal investigator for the District Attorney Generals Office and Dickson County Tennessee Sheriffs Department where he was the lead investigator in hundreds of Cyber Crime incidents and complex felony investigations. Buddy's twenty-four years of law enforcement experience includes service as an undercover narcotics agent, Agent in Charge of Vice Division, assignments to Crime Suppression Units and experience as a Sergeant at the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. He has extensive experience in supervising and performing complex state and federal level criminal investigations as well as experience testifying as a recognized expert in the field of computer forensics in both Federal and State courts as a detective and as a private sector consultant. Buddy regularly provides hands on training to law enforcement agencies and private sector examiners around the globe in the investigation of computer-related offenses, and the recovery of digital evidence. He also served as an instructor for the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists and an instructor and developer of curriculum at the University of Tennessee’s Law Enforcement Innovations Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

As an instructor for AccessData, Russell teaches AccessData courses internationally. For five years prior to joining AccessData, Russell worked for Guidance Software Inc, holding positions in the Training, Sales, Special Projects and Professional Services Divisions of the company. During this time Russell was responsible for assisting corporate entities, law enforcement and government agencies to develop forensic capabilities, by assisting them in design of laboratory facilities, investigation policies and procedures, case handling systems, staff recruitment, development and training. He also had responsibility for the installation of high end networked forensic systems at client sites around the world, and providing on-site training to forensic analysts and network security personnel. Russell has also taken charge of on-site investigations involving computer forensics, network forensics, digital collections, and eDiscovery, for government, military, banking and pharmaceutical industries. Russell retired from West Midlands Police (UK) in April 2002 as officer in charge of the Hi-tech Crime Unit where he was responsible for all computer related operations and investigations, as well as instituting investigative policies and procedures in the area of Hi-tech crime. He has been called upon to give expert testimony in criminal and civil courts in cases ranging from identity theft to murder and international terrorism. Russell has a first class honours degree in Computer Science and is frequently called upon to lecture on the subject of computer and network forensics at universities throughout Europe and at government forensic laboratories throughout India. He is an elected member of the British Computer Society, a Chartered Information Systems Engineer and a Chartered Information Technology Practitioner, certified by the Engineering Council of Great Britain.

As an instructor for AccessData, Joe specializes in the investigation and examination of computer related crime. Prior to joining AccessData, he served for 28 years in the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office in Pontiac, Michigan, most recently holding the rank of Detective Sergeant and was the commanding officer of the Computer Crimes Unit, which he formed in 1998. Joe has been conducting high tech crime investigations and digital evidence analysis since 1998 as both a sworn law enforcement officer and a private sector consultant. Joe has also been active in the education of law enforcement officers, government agents and military investigators as a member of the IACIS Training Committee, Certification Committee, Proficiency Committee, as well as having been a member of staff and an instructor at the past six training conferences. Joe also helped to develop and instruct the curriculum for the Computer Crimes Investigations School and the Computer Forensic Investigators School at the Center for Regional and National Security, which is located at Eastern Michigan University.