Denis Roussel is an experienced technology investigator with the Government of Canada dating back to 2001. He is the National Manager Digital Forensics and Major Case Management with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Prior to this Denis held the role of Chief Technology Security at the Department of Justice Canada for over 8 years, where he built the Digital Forensics and Incident Response program in support of investigations led by the Departmental Security Officer and Labour Relations as well as for investigating potential network and systems security compromises or breaches. He also regularly provided advice and guidance on evidence handling and investigations processes and procedures to the Justice Litigation and Public Prosecution Service of Canada and their support teams. Denis was also an Electronic Evidence Investigator with the Competition Bureau Canada as well as Team Leader and Manager with Shared Services Canada.

He has been a member of the HTCIA Ottawa Chapter Board of Directors since 2015 and held the position of Chapter President in 2017, 2020 and 2021. He also served on the organizing committee for the HTCIA Canada Cyber Summit for the past 3 years.

Denis completed the Public and Private Investigations program at Algonquin College (Ottawa) with Honours and subsequently became a licensed Private investigator in both Ontario and Quebec and then assumed the part-time teaching position for the Internet Research for Investigators courses for the next 5 years. He also volunteers by giving annual workshops on Digital Forensics, Evidence Collection and Preservation techniques to post-secondary education cyber security programs and to other government department partners.

Jessica Hyde is an experienced forensic examiner in both the government and commercial sectors having worked as a contractor providing forensics services to the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and private sector. She is the founder of Hexordia, a digital forensics contracting organization and is Adjunct Professor teaching Mobile Forensics in the graduate program at George Mason University, where she achieved an MS in Computer Forensics.

Prior to her current roles, she was the Director of Forensics at Magnet Forensics where she also hosted Cache Up, a podcast interviewing digital forensics practitioners. She is also involved in several community efforts including as a volunteer for the Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary, Chair of DFIR Review, 2nd VP of the High Tech Crime Investigation Association, advisory board for Cyber Sleuths Lab, and a member of the Editorial Board for the Forensic Science International: Digital Investigations Journal. Her previous roles included performing forensic examinations as a Sr. Mobile Exploitation Analyst for Basis Technology, Senior at EY, and Senior Electrical Engineer at American Systems. Jessica is also proud to be a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Interested in presenting at the 2022 HTCIA International Conference & Expo in Atlantic City, NJ?

We are looking for presentations that share expertise and insights into the very important and complex investigative techniques in the computer forensics and high-tech investigations fields. Visit the 2022 Call for Presenters page for more information and to submit your presentation directly through the online form. All information must be submitted by the deadline, Tuesday, February 15, 2022.

We look forward to hearing from all the creative, informational, invigorating, and talented individuals who will inspire our attendees to walk away from this conference with an extraordinary wealth of knowledge!

Check out the Exhibitor Prospectus here. Exhibitor registration is open - confirm your participation today!

Date: May 3-6, 2022

Time: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM EST Daily

Registration is open now! Join the HTCIA Canada chapters for this fantastic four day virtual event featuring 16 education sessions plus vendor showcases and networking!

Early Bird rates are available through March 31, and member rates start at just $175! Group discounts available for groups of 5 or more.

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has made substantial and sustained contributions to HTCIA and the Investigations community. Nominees must meet the following minimum requirements to be accepted:

The Case of the Year award recognizes a group or individual who investigated a significant case in their jurisdiction. At least one of the participants (investigator, forensic examiner, attorney, etc.) in case must be an HTCIA member.

Factors considered for selection:

More information and directions to nominate are online here. Award recipients will receive complimentary meeting registration and travel to the 2022 International Conference in Atlantic City, NJ!