Women in Digital Forensics: Leadership, Growth, and Future Trends

Abstract: As the threat landscape continues to evolve continuously, the need for advanced digital forensics has become crucial. However, organizations today face a shortage of skilled digital forensic investigators to address the rapidly evolving threats, a challenge further exacerbated by the gender gap. This webinar focuses on the current challenges women face in digital forensic careers and highlights strategies to address both the skill shortage and gender disparity in the field. It will also highlight the experiences, challenges, and achievements of women in digital forensics and cybersecurity. Additionally, attendees will gain insights into the speaker’s career journey as she shares the obstacles she faced in the field and offers practical strategies for overcoming them. Aspiring professionals will gain valuable insights and actionable guidance to navigate and excel in this dynamic industry.  

 Key Takeaways: 

• The evolving field of digital forensics and the current threat landscape  
• Strategies to overcome challenges and limitations in forensic investigations 
• Workforce diversity and skill shortages in digital forensics  
• Leadership strategies and career growth opportunities for women 
• Innovations shaping the future of digital forensics 

Speaker:

Amber Schroader, CEO & Founder, Paraben Corporation  
Bio: Over the past three decades, Amber Schroader has been a driving force for innovation in digital forensics. Ms. Schroader has developed many software programs, courses, and guides in the areas of recovering data from smartphones, computer hard drives, cloud, email, and gaming systems. She has established protocols for the seizure and processing of digital evidence that have been used by numerous organizations throughout the world. She has coined the concepts of the “360-degree approach to digital forensics” and “Forensics of Everything-FoE,” with her focus on unique problems in digital evidence and solutions. Ms. Schroader has been a significant industry influence in advocating for the big-picture consideration of digital evidence. An accomplished design architect, curriculum developer, and instructor, she has written and taught numerous classes in this specialized field and has earned multiple certifications. She continues to contribute to the field through book contributions and other industry speaking engagements.