Pre-AWSN Symposium Workshop (optional)

Thursday, 6 August 2026

Curious about how to protect your digital life or even build a career uncovering digital evidence? Join us for an engaging and practical session that explores the fast-growing world of mobile forensics and cyber security. In this session, you’ll learn how to protect your own devices from common threats and gain simple, effective ways to share these security practices with others whether at home, at work, or in your community.

We’ll also demystify the pathway into the field by discussing how to break into digital forensics, including the key technical and analytical skillsets that will set you up for success. If you’ve ever wondered what makes this profession so compelling, we’ll highlight some of the most exciting aspects of working in forensics, from solving real-world cases to uncovering hidden data.

Discover the powerful capabilities of modern tools as we explore what types of data can be recovered from mobile devices, and how this information can be used in investigations. Finally, we’ll point you toward training resources, learning platforms, and communities where you can develop your skills and take the next steps toward a career in this dynamic field.

Whether you’re a beginner, student, or professional looking to expand your knowledge, this session offers valuable insights you can apply.

Learning outcomes:

• How to break into Forensics and what skillsets serve me well in this field
• What are some of the most exciting aspects of the job
• What kind of data can be recovered from mobile devices
• Where you can you go to develop your skills if you are interested in this field.

Facilitator:

Domenica (Lee) Crognale, Senior Instructor, Cybersecurity Engineer, SANS Institute

Note: This optional workshop is exclusively available to attendees registered for the AWSN Symposium 2026, which will take place the following day. If you wish to register for this workshop, please ensure that your symposium registration is completed in advance.