Working with Law Enforcement

Architecture and Background

DEF CON 16 - Don M. Blumenthal: Working with Law Enforcement Security-related laws and regulations, with parallel privacy measures, are assuming an ever-expanding role in American society. As a result, the likelihood that an organization will receive a call, visit, subpoena, or letter from a law enforcement agency is constantly increasing.

Vulnerability Analysis

This program will address issues related to addressing these contacts. It will explore relevant legal questions but also the real world processes and considerations that should go into protecting private sector interests, and even lessening the burden of government inquiries. In addition, it will discuss considerations concerning proactive fostering of relationships with law enforcement to mutual benefit.

Exploitation and Demonstrations

Don M. Blumenthal is a professional with over 20 years proven experience in technology, law, and policy. He is a consultant and attorney based in Ann Arbor, MI, specializing in data security and privacy issues, as well as other technology-related matters such as electronic discovery, spam, malware, and Internet evidence development.

Remediation and Defensive Strategies

He also is a Senior Principal with Global Cyber Risk, LLC, of Washington, DC. In addition, Mr. Blumenthal is an adjunct professor in the University of Michigan School of Information and serves as a legal affairs SME for the Centre for Assurance Studies, a NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education at the University of Detroit Mercy. For copies of the slides and additional materials please see the DEF CON 16 Archive here: