The Curious Case of NATO, a One-legged Lady, Two Cats and a Stripper Named Melissa

The Curious Case of NATO, a One-legged Lady, Two Cats and a Stripper Named Melissa

What do NATO, a one-legged lady, two cats and a stripper named Melissa have in common? They're all part of the trail behind one of the most memorable cyber investigations of the internet era: the hunt for the creator of the Melissa macro virus. Bob O'Leary was there. As a founding member of the New Jersey State Police High Technology Crime and Investigations Support Unit, he helped identify and arrest the man behind Melissa. In this session, Bob and Keith Povey of BlackRainbow retrace the clues, twists and investigative decisions that cracked the case, at a time when evidence was scattered, systems didn't talk to each other and there was no modern playbook to follow. Then they'll fast-forward. You'll see the same case worked through a modern case management platform, NIMBUS, and how today's investigators can: - Connect people, devices, evidence and events faster - Maintain a clearer chain of custody - Cut the administrative drag that slows complex cases - Keep the full investigation in view as the story unfolds Come for the curious case. Leave with practical ideas for running complex cyber investigations with more speed, visibility and control, without losing the instinct, judgment and persistence that actually solve them.

Presenters

Robert "Bob" O'Leary, SME Sales Engineer, BlackRainbow Bob is a digital forensics and incident response specialist with more than 25 years of experience in cyber investigations, mobile-device analysis, electronic evidence and incident response. With the New Jersey State Police, he was a founding member of the High Technology Crime and Investigations Support Unit and helped identify and arrest the creator of the Melissa macro virus. He has since led complex public- and private-sector investigations, advised organizations on cyber readiness and investigative workflows, and contributed to nationally recognized guidance on electronic crime and digital evidence. An experienced expert witness and instructor, Bob has delivered more than 250 presentations on cyber threats, incident response and digital investigations. Keith Povey, VP of Marketing, BlackRainbow Keith has held senior marketing roles at Verizon, Optiv and Panaseer. At BlackRainbow, he's helping the company scale globally and building awareness for NIMBUS, a platform that modernizes how organizations manage investigations, intelligence, forensics and quality processes.