Joshua L. Brunty
Assistant Professor
Department of Integrated Science & Technology Department of Forensic Science
Digital Forensics & Information Assurance Bachelor of Science (BS) Program Forensic Science Masters Master of Science (MS) Program
Marshall University
OFFICE: HOME:
Marshall University 727 McComas Rd
Department of Integrated Science & Technology Salt Rock, WV USA 25559 Weisberg Applied Engineering Complex (WAEC) 2001
1 John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755 Phone: (304) 696-5602 Fax: (304) 696-6533 Mobile: (304) 690-1937 E-mail: josh.brunty@marshall.edu EDUCATION M.S. Criminal Justice 2005-2009
Emphasis in Digital Forensics/Information Security Marshall University Graduate College-Huntington, WV
B.A. Criminal Justice (Cum Laude) 2001-2005
Marshall University-Huntington, WV
MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATION(S)
High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA)
Mid-Atlantic Chapter Membership ID: 010089850
American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)
Full Member-Digital/Multimedia Sciences Section (2015)
International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS)
Associate Member (2014)
Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence (AIDE)
Institute of Computer Forensics Professionals (ICFP)
Affiliate Member
FBI-INFRAGARD- West Virginia Chapter
Member ID: 10055589
West Virginia Cybercrimes Task Force (WVCCTF)
Marshall University Representative
West Virginia Criminal Justice Educators Association (WVCJEA)
Faculty/Professional Member
American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA)
Lambda Alpha Epsilon
Alpha Omega Chapter-Marshall University Chapter President (2005)
National Criminal Justice Honor Society
Alpha Phi Sigma
Omega Gamma Chapter-Marshall University Chapter Treasurer (2004-2005)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION(S)
Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME)
Granted December 8, 2015 Cellebrite Corporation, USA
Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA)
Granted August 7, 2015 Cellebrite Corporation, USA
Cellebrite Certified Logical Operator (CCLO)
Granted, August 7, 2015 Cellebrite Corporation, USA
AccessData Mobile Phone Examiner Certification (AME)
Granted June 3, 2012, Recertified December 3, 2014 AccessData Corporation, Orem, UT
Blackboard Product Specialist Certification
Granted June 16, 2011
Granted January 14, 2011
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Glynco, GA
Mobile Phone Seizure Certification (MPSC)
Granted October 15, 2010 BK Forensics, Warrington, PA Certificate # 001653
Information Security Assessment Methodology (ISAM)
Granted May 28, 2010
Security Horizon, Colorado Springs, CO Certificate #: 00039
National Security Agency Information Assessment Methodology (NSA-IAM)
Granted May 27, 2009
National Security Agency, Washington, DC
AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE)
Granted December, 2008, Recertified December 9, 2014 AccessData Corporation, Orem, Utah
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
Granted May, 2008, Recertified January, 2013 Certification #: ECC925440
CacheBack Certified Examiner (CBCE) (Granted August 13, 2010)
Cacheback Software, Inc. (Oshawa, Ontario, Canada)
Certified Malware Investigator (Granted June 28, 2007)
WetStone Technologies- Cortland, NY
Certified Digital Forensics Analyst (Granted May, 2006)
West Virginia State Police-Digital Forensics Laboratory
Certified Malware Investigator (Granted June 28, 2007)
WetStone Technologies- Cortland, NY
Certified Steganography Examiner (Granted June 26, 2006)
WetStone Technologies- Cortland, NY
Certified Steganography Examiner (Granted Dec. 15, 2006)
Backbone Security
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Marshall University 2012-present
Huntington, WV
Assistant Professor of Digital Forensics & Information Assurance
Responsibilities: Assistant Professor of Digital Forensics & Information Assurance
within the Department of Integrated Science & Technology & Forensic Science Program. Area of teaching expertise and courses focusing upon network forensics, mobile device forensics, forensic image and video analysis, data recovery and analysis. Also taught courses within the department’s general curriculum such as spreadsheets and databases and technology foundations.
Marshall University Forensic Science Center 2008-2013
Huntington, WV
Digital Forensics Technical Leader Information Technology Manager
Responsibilities: Managed the organization’s IT infrastructure within an academic,
office, and laboratory environment. Developed and managed data security plans and operational documents in compliance with various accreditation standards (FQS-I, AABB DNA Parentage Testing). Administered the organization’s digital forensics program including: grant compliance, budget maintenance, and purchasing. Consulted with law enforcement and other stakeholders to further the organization’s digital forensics agenda. Conducted advanced forensic analysis and research on a variety of systems and
platforms.
ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) December 2010-Present
Digital Forensics Contract Assessor
Responsibilities: Conducted various contracted assessments for forensic laboratories
seeking ISO 17025 & 17020 accreditation in digital forensics, mobile device forensics forensic digital imaging, and forensic video analysis.
Marshall University Forensic Science Center West Virginia State Police Digital Forensics Unit
Huntington, WV
Computer Forensics Examiner 2005-2008
Quality Assurance Mgr.
Responsibilities: Evidence seizure, digital forensic analysis and data recovery, and
research to maintain proficiency in open and closed source tools, techniques, procedures and trends. Created and maintained digital forensic operations and quality assurance documents and manuals. Primary focus in research involved digital forensics &
variety of digital forensics-related cases.
Marshall University 2004-2005
Huntington, WV
Graduate Assistant/Information Technology (IT) Specialist
Responsibilities: Responsible for all technology-related issues pertaining to career
services center. Regulated and maintained network of computers within center. Responsible for domain administration of users to university network and maintained user access to department e-mail system. Acted as webmaster for department webpage. Designed and developed webpage template currently used. Installed, formatted, and re-imaged all software and computers
Sears Roebuck & Co. 2002-2005
Barboursville, WV
Asset Protection Investigator
Responsibilities: Investigated suspected dishonesty, theft, and asset protection through a
variety of methods including video surveillance and enhancement, photographic/video comparison, and digital forensics. Maintained multi-computer server and video
surveillance system within facility. Acted as judicial representative in all judicial matters, including: signing criminal complainant forms, trespass admonitions, testifying in court, and preparing case reports and narratives.
Reynolds Surveying L.L.C. 2002-2005
Lavalette, WV
Engineering Assistant
Responsibilities: Mapped and plotted all data into AutoCAD engineering software
program in regards to land and topographical maps. Operated and performed
maintenance on all office computers and field calculation equipment. Performed legal research in areas of land plot maps, deeds, and topographic information within counties of Wayne, Cabell, Lincoln, Boone, and Logan Counties.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Marshall University 2007-Present
Assistant Professor
Associate Graduate Faculty Huntington, WV
• Integrated Science & Technology Department o Introduction to Criminal Justice (CJ 200) o Spreadsheet and Database Principles (IST 150) o Intro to Linux (IST 261)
o Technology Foundations (IST 264)
o Data Recovery & Analysis (IST 449) o Network Forensics (IST 462)
o Mobile Device Forensics (IST 467) o Senior Project II (IST 491)
• Forensic Science Program
o Network Forensics (FSC 609) (Fall 2007-present)
o Advanced Digital Evidence Detection & Recovery (FSC 676) (Spring 2008-2013)
o Forensic Digital Imaging (FSC 605) (Spring 2014-present)
University of Charleston Forensic Institute 2010-Present
Adjunct Instructor of Digital Forensics Charleston, WV
• Graduate School of Business
o Masters of Forensic Accounting Program (EMFA) o Accredited Fraud Investigator Program (AFI)
Caribbean Institute of Forensic Accounting (CIFA) 2013-Present
Guest Lecturer
Port of Spain, Trinidad
• Lectured Caribbean forensic accountants on digital forensic practice and procedure
PUBLICATIONS
Brunty J., Helenek, K. (2012) Social Media Investigation for Law Enforcement. Elsevier/Anderson Company, Waltham, MA. ISBN 978-1-4557-3135-0. Brunty, J., “Social Media Investigation for Law Enforcement.” Digital Forensic
Investigator (DFI). 2014(2).
Brunty J., “Social Media Investigation for Law Enforcement.” Forensic Magazine Vol. 11 No. 2, 2014.
Brunty, J. “Windows 8: A Forensic First Look.” Digital Forensic Investigator (DFI). 2012(2).
PAPERS
Baber, K., Boggs, R., Brunty, J., Levstein, I, Fenger, T.. (2015). "Age Estimation of Adolescents and Adults Using the Dimension of the Eye and Pupil in "Selfie" Photographs" Oral presentation at the 2015 AAFS Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.
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Friedman, R., Brunty, J. & Fenger T. (2013). “A Digital Forensic Analysis on the iCloud and its Synchronization to Apple Devices.” Oral presentation at the 2013
for Android and iOS Platforms.” Oral presentation at the 2013 American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Annual Meeting.
Rusbarsky, K, Smith C, Brunty, J. & Fenger T. (2012) “A Forensic Comparison of NTFS & FAT32 File Systems.” Poster presentation at the 2012 American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Annual Meeting.
Brunty, J. (2012). Social Media Forensics: Techniques, Tools, & Trends. Oral presentation at the 2012 Evidence Conference, Washington, DC.
Brunty, J. (2012). Windows 8 Forensic Analysis. Oral presentation at the 2012 Techno Security & Digital Investigations Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Helenek, K., Brunty, J, Vance, C. & T. Fenger. (2012). “Facebook: Do You Leave a Trace? A Forensic Analysis of Facebook Artifacts.” Oral presentation at the 2012 American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Annual Meeting.
PRESS
Social Media Reshapes the Courts. Point Park News Service (May 7, 2013)
Social Media Sites a Treasure Trove for Police. Scranton Times Tribune (April 14, 2013) Windows 8 Forensics: A Forensic First Look). Forensic Focus Webinar (August, 2012)
FUNDING AWARDS
Co-Principal Investigator- National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Award “Technical
Assistance, Training, and Evaluation for the Local Criminal Justice Community Engaged in Digital Forensic Activities” 1/1/2011-12/31/2011 $855,000. NIJ Award 2010-IJ-CX-K025
INCO Faculty Development Grant (October 2014)- Forensic Video Training- Amount- $1000
PROFESSIONAL HONORS
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) Appointed December, 2014 Digital/Multimedia Scientific Area Committee’s (SAC’s)
Digital Evidence Subcommittee within the
Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC)
Cellebrite Mobile Forensic Fundamentals (September 15, 2015) (CMFF) Course
Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (August 5-7, 2015) (CCPA) Training Course
Huntington, WV
Cellebrite Certified Logical Operator (August 3-4, 2015) (CCLO) Training Course
Huntington, WV
Albuquerque Regional Asset Protection (June 11, 2015) ARAPA-CONNECT Conference
Albuquerque, NM
Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence (AIDE) (April 20-24, 2015) Annual Conference
Huntington, WV
American Academy of Forensic Sciences (February 16-21, 2015) 2015 Annual Conference
Orlando, FL
Techno Security & (June 1-4, 2014) Digital Investigations Conference
Myrtle Beach, SC
American Academy of Forensic Sciences (February 18-23, 2013) 2013 Annual Conference
Washington, DC
The Evidence Conference (October 1-2, 2012) Washington, DC
