Digital Forensics
James Bass has served his Nation and community for over 30 years. His experience includes military, local, and federal law enforcement, and extensive training and experience as a Digital Forensic examiner.
Following certification by the Department of Defense Cyber Crimes Training Center as a Digital Forensic Analyst in 2010, he was quickly recognized as an expert in his field and held examiner positions in the United States, Europe, and in several combat theaters of operation. In these positions, he conducted analysis of devices related to criminal and counter-terrorism activities. After retiring from the U.S. Army, James was recruited to several Federal law enforcement agencies to perform complex forensic examinations and data analysis.
Most recently, James has been a contract computer forensic analyst for the Federal Government, where he managed a digital forensics program that worked seamlessly with Prosecutors, Defenders, and multiple Federal law enforcement agencies. During his tenure, James conducted examinations of 2,740 pieces of digital evidence, resulting in identifying 63 previously unknown child sexual assault victims and 27 child sex offenders. He is now a Digital Forensic Analyst and Expert Witness with Evidence Solutions, Inc., assisting attorneys and clients with meticulous forensic examinations and analysis.
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Service Areas
- Computer Forensics
- Mobile Device Forensics
- eDiscovery
- Digital Investigations
- Complex Networking & Communications
- Law Enforcement
- Digital Media Data Interpretation
- Metadata
- Security Threats
- Password Recovery / Cracking
- Electronic Medical Records
- Data Recovery
- Peer-to-Peer File-Sharing Applications
- Web Browsers
- Social Media
- Hard Drives
Expertise
- 30+ years of leadership, law enforcement, digital investigation, and e-discovery experience.
- Conducted over 3000 detailed and complex forensic examinations of computers, cellular devices, and related equipment.
- Experienced in the use of Encase, FTK, Nuix, Axiom, Cellebrite, and other forensic and eDiscovery platforms.
- Experience in ASCLD certified laboratory settings.
- Served as a technical advisor for matters relating to identification, preservation, and collection of electronic evidence.
- Developed software and tool validation test plans.
- Collaborated with federal, state, and local representatives regarding common challenges and the research of digital forensic examination products.
- Developed and provided in-depth and agency specific training for the establishment and management of multi-disciplinary investigative teams.
- Developed training for agencies and organizations regarding technology facilitated child sexual assault, technology management for parents and educators, and the investigation of crimes against persons.
Certifications
- Access Data Examiner
- Mobilyze Operator
- Crisis/Hostage Negotiator (Previous)
- Ethics Training Facilitator (Previous)
- WMD/CBRNE Technician (Previous)
Case Examples
- Conducted investigations into difficult, complex, technical, and sensitive matters involving computer and computerized evidence which may be national in scope. These investigations included complex networking and communications problems and legal issues, which required law enforcement and civilian cooperation nationwide.
- Conducted forensic examinations of digital evidence collected on the battlefield in two theaters of combat operation in support of the Global War Against terrorism.
- Conducted highly specialized visual and/or computer based examinations of computers, related peripheral equipment and other automation/data storage devices; such as cell-phones, personal data assistants; as well as various forms of computer media. 100% accountability and sound forensic processing of physical and automated information evidence submitted for examination from supported USACIDC offices, state and local law enforcement jurisdictions as well as the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce (SOVA ICAC).
- Conducted and supervised all felony-level criminal investigations for the Fort Eustis area of responsibility (South EastVirginia).
Testifying Experience
- Qualified as an expert in Digital Forensics by the Department of Defense (Army). Providing routine testimony for criminal cases in Texas, Virginia and the Federal Republic of Germany.
- Qualified as an expert in Digital Forensics in United States Federal Courts (Eastern District of Virginia).
