David Paul Pecoraro
Digital Forensics Expert | Incident Response Specialist | Cybersecurity Educator
Leading law enforcement incident response teams and advanced cybercrime investigations
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I am a specialized incident response leader and digital forensics expert with over 12 years of law enforcement experience. Currently serving with the Milford Police Department's Computer Crimes Division, I lead incident response teams on complex cybercrime investigations and manage critical digital evidence recovery operations.
My expertise encompasses advanced incident response methodologies, threat hunting, and comprehensive digital forensics across multiple platforms. As an educator at Albertus Magnus College, I share cutting-edge incident management techniques with the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. I hold a Master of Science in Digital Forensics (4.0 GPA) and maintain multiple industry certifications including IACIS and GIAC credentials.
Technical Skills & Expertise
Computer Analysis
Dead box and live acquisition techniques across multiple platforms and operating systems
Cloud Investigations
Office 365 investigations and cloud-based infrastructure breach response
Mobile Device Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of smartphones and mobile devices using advanced forensic techniques
Malware Analysis
Static and dynamic malware analysis for threat identification and intelligence gathering
Memory Forensics
Memory image acquisition and analysis using Volatility and advanced memory forensic tools
Network Security Testing
Vulnerability assessment using Kali Linux and Metasploit for network penetration testing
Legal Documentation
Search warrant preparation, affidavit drafting, and technical report writing for prosecution
Data Analysis & Automation
Python scripting, pandas, SQL, and KQL for parsing and analyzing large datasets
Forensic Tools Expertise
X-Ways, EnCase, Magnet, Kibana, Splunk, Cellebrite, Volatility, VirusTotal, FTK
Professional Experience
Police Detective - Computer Crimes Division
Lead law enforcement incident response teams on complex cybercrime investigations including child exploitation, network intrusions, malware analysis, and business email compromise. Manage computer crimes unit operations and annual budget planning. Conduct smartphone analysis, call detail record analysis, Google Geofence investigations, and cryptocurrency crime investigations. Provide expert testimony in court proceedings and train prosecutors on digital forensic techniques.
Adjunct Professor - Cybersecurity Program
Instruct Course CIS-331 Incident Management & Response within the cybersecurity program. Develop and implement comprehensive course materials including syllabi, lectures, assignments and exams. Provide academic and career guidance to students while integrating cutting-edge technology into classroom instruction for enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
Police Officer
Patrolled assigned areas for crime detection and prevention. Conducted crime scene investigations, evidence collection, and witness interviews. Enforced laws, ordinances, and regulations while responding to emergency calls. Served as tactical operator during critical incidents and maintained proficiency through continuous law enforcement training.
Education & Certifications
Master of Science - Digital Forensics
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Professional Certifications
IACIS Certified Forensic Computer Examiner
GIAC Certified Forensic Analysis
GIAC Certified Network Forensic Analysis
GIAC Certified Cloud Responder
Cellebrite Certified Operator/Analyst
POSTC Certified Police Instructor
Recent Training
- SANS FOR509 Enterprise Cloud Forensics (2023)
- Kroll Artifact Parser (KAPE) Certification (2021)
- SANS FOR572 Advanced Network Forensics (2019)
- SANS FOR508 Advanced Incident Response & Threat Hunting (2018)
Contact Information
Phone
(203) 314-7523
Location
Bethany, Connecticut 06524
Professional Focus
Digital Forensics & Cybercrime Investigation