Topic: General Overview of Digital Forensics
Mr. Villere is a member of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) and a Certified Computer Forensic Examiner (CFCE), the most recognized and respected certification in the field of Digital Forensics.
Stephen A. Villere has been in the Law Enforcement field since 2002. He is currently the Section Head for the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Crime Laboratory Digital Forensics Unit. During the beginning of his law enforcement career he was a Crime Scene Technician with the New Orleans Police Department Crime Laboratory. In 2003, because of his existing knowledge and enthusiasm for computers and electronics, he was recruited to develop a Computer Forensics Examination Section, where he served as the first analyst.
In 2008 Mr. Villere was recruited by Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) to develop their Computer Forensics Examination Section. Because of the high success rate and the increased volume within this section, the Digital Forensics Unit was created and was made part of the Crime Laboratory. Stephen Villere serves as the Section Head for the multi-analyst team, which conducts complex examinations of computers, mobile devices, video surveillance systems, vehicle infotainment systems, and other digital devices. This unit acts as a pioneer in the field, beta testing new products and working directly with manufactures to ensure to improve systems across digital forensics.
In addition to earning a Bachelor’s of Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Science from Loyola University of New Orleans, he has continued his education and training by attending discipline specific courses throughout his career. Also in 2014 earned his Computer Forensic Analyst Certification (GCFA) offered by the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), the leading provider of Cyber Security Certifications.
Lastly, Mr. Villere plays an active role in the academic and law enforcement community. He serves as a guest lecturer at Loyola University of New Orleans and has provided training at the local, national, and international level. Mr. Villere has provided expert witness testimony in the fields of Computer Forensic Analysis, Digital Forensic Analysis, and Mobile Device Forensics.