Internet Security / Cyber Security Expert Witnesses

Setec Investigations offers unparalleled expertise in computer forensics and electronic discovery, providing highly personalized, case-specific forensic analysis and litigation support services to assist in the investigation, handling, and prosecution of computer-related crimes or misuse.

Setec Investigations combines today's most advanced computer forensics and litigation support expertise with a business- and legal-friendly approach, resulting in a sound analytical foundation that carefully balances critical investigative requirements with vital legal and evidentiary needs.

Setec Investigations incorporates a cross-disciplinary team comprised of computer forensic investigators, attorneys, law enforcement specialists, and seasoned business professionals who have established a proven track record of success since 1997.

Services Overview

Setec Investigations possesses the necessary combination of technical expertise, understanding of the legal system, and specialized tools and processes enabling the discovery, collection, investigation, and production of electronic information for investigating and handling computer-related crimes or misuse.

Explore our range of service offerings:

Computer Forensic Investigations

Computer forensics and enterprise investigation services identify, gather, analyze, and preserve electronic evidence to establish a sustainable posture for internal or legal action.

Electronic Discovery

Manage large volumes of electronic data and quickly identify and isolate electronic evidence that is critical to the success of a litigation.

Litigation Support

Legal consultants and attorneys translate litigation issues into strong case strategies that effectively utilize electronic evidence.

Expert Witness

Supports the resolution of security incidents and active litigations by offering impartial and independent expert testimony, opinions, and customized reports in legal proceedings.

Shawn H. Malone, CISSP, CTPRP, CTPRA, is an award winning Information Security and Cyber Risk Expert.  He has over 35 years of experience delivering Cybersecurity Solutions and Third-Party Risk Management Programs to the financial services, insurance, consulting / advisory, and defense industries.  

Mr. Malone has degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology and Network Security.  He co-developed industry leading Third Party Risk Management professional certification. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) and Certified Third-Party Risk Assessor (CTPRA). 

Litigation Support - Shawn Malone provides effective consulting and advisory support including expert witness services in Cybersecurity and Third Party Risk matters.   His service are available to attorneys for plaintiff and defendant and include high quality reports, depositions, and trial testimony.

Areas of Expertise:

Security Program Deficiencies Cybersecurity Standard of Care Malware Events Vendor Cyber Incidents Secure Communication Systems

Network Security Data Protection / Data Breach Security Program Management Security Policy Development Compliance Oversight Negligence

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Jared K. Stern has 38 years of experience in the field of Digital Forensics. Over the course of his career, he has directed and conducted more than 5,000 digital forensic examinations involving computers, mobile devices, GPS units, cameras, and other digital media in support of civil, criminal, and federal matters. His work routinely includes reconstruction of user activity through artifact analysis, recovery of deleted data, timeline analysis, and attribution of device usage, with findings documented in litigation-ready forensic reports for attorneys and courts. 

Mr. Stern has been retained in numerous matters involving cybercrime and financial fraud, including cryptocurrency-enabled scams, ransomware incidents, business email compromise, and digital asset tracing. He also oversees a full-scale digital forensics laboratory, establishing forensic protocols, evidence handling procedures, and examiner training while supervising teams of forensic analysts on large investigative and litigation support engagements.

Litigation Support - Mr. Stern is court-qualified digital forensics expert, cybercrime investigator, and senior investigative consultant. He is trusted by law firms, corporate counsel, and government entities for high-risk, high-complexity matters requiring rigorous forensic methodology and litigation-grade evidence handling. Mr. Stern is a qualified and accepted as an expert in county, state, federal, and military courts, with experience that includes more than 5,000 digital forensic examinations, fact-witness testimony in more than 500 proceedings, expert opinions admitted in 15 cases, and hundreds of additional expert engagements concluded prior to testimony.  

Areas of Expertise:

Digital Forensics / Computer Forensics Mobile Device Analysis Cybersecurity Cybercrime Investigations Deleted Data Recovery Ransomware Response Cryptocurrency Fraud Tracing (Civil and Criminal) Electronic Evidence Cell Phones / Mobile Devices  Internet History Analysis Metadata Analysis GPS Units

Cameras User Activity Reconstruction Digital Forensic Timeline Analysis Device Attribution Analysis Hacked Computer Investigation Online Fraud Investigation Business Email Compromise Investigation Divorce Litigation Intellectual Property Theft Investigation Employee Misconduct  Cyberstalking and Harassment Evidence Spoliation

Jonathan E. Hochman, PhD, is an experienced testifying expert specializing in Internet Marketing, SEO, Online Advertising, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Digital Forensics, e-commerce, and Website Technology. He brings more than 35 years of technical experience together with extensive deposition and trial experience.

Litigation Support - Dr. Hochman helps law firms investigate, analyze, and explain complex issues involving Internet technology, digital evidence, and online business practices. Since 2007, he has served as an expert in hundreds of matters involving trademarks, patents, trade secrets, copyright, contracts, defamation, unfair competition, fraud, and online tracking. Dr. Hochman has testified in 24 trials and more than 70 depositions. He is available to both plaintiffs and defendants in significant disputes requiring sophisticated technical analysis and experienced expert testimony. 

Dr. Hochman earned his B.Sc./M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from Yale University, where he studied computer science. After completing his doctorate, he continued his work at Yale faculty as a lecturer and research affiliate. His academic training provided the foundation for more than 35 years of work in software engineering, Internet technology, cybersecurity, privacy, digital identity, and data analysis.

Dr. Yunsi Fei is a professor with 25+ years of experience and expertise in areas including cybersecurity, hardware security, computer architecture, electronic design automation, semiconductor engineering, mobile systems, and AI hardware. He is an IEEE Fellow.

Dr. Fei's students have taken roles in leading companies such as Nvidia, Google, Meta, Amazon, Intel, etc. He has done consulting work for industry companies.