Adam Hart is a consultant with Charles River Associates specializing in digital forensics and incident response investigations. He has over fifteen years of specialized training and experience with investigations involving the analysis of computers, servers, email systems, network devices, mobile devices, GPS devices, vehicle infotainment systems, cloud storage, social media accounts, and malware. As a former detective with the Montgomery County Police in Maryland and member of the United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force (ECTF), he has managed numerous complex criminal investigations involving digital evidence and cybercrime. He has extensive experience testifying as both a fact witness and an expert witness in the area of digital forensics in state and federal court. He has also conducted numerous training classes in digital forensics, incident response, and social media investigations for law enforcement, attorneys, insurance investigators, and corporate clients. Hart earned an MFS in digital forensics from the George Washington University and a BA in political science from the College of the Holy Cross. He also holds a number of certifications. He is a Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) and a Certified Digital Forensic Examiner (CDFE) by the Department of Defense Cyber Investigation Training Academy (DCITA) and is a member of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS). He is certified in GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) and GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) by the SANS Institute, and is a Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), a Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (MCFE), and a Blacklight Certified Examiner.

Digital forensics and investigations experience, Law enforcement with details on federal electronic crime task forces.

Whether advising on information governance, responding to a theft of trade secret or cybersecurity breach allegation, responding to privacy-related securities or consumer class action litigation, or navigating the antitrust implications of alleged privacy-related market power, CRA has seasoned teams of experts to help navigate these complex and multifaceted challenges. CRA’s focus areas: Cybersecurity Due Diligence Cybersecurity Incident Response Cybersecurity Insurance Claims Cybersecurity Strategic Advisory Services Software Licensing Compliance eDiscovery Related capabilities: Damages & Quantum Forensic Accounting Intellectual Property Investigations & Compliance.