Richard T. Gould
Summary
With a robust background in cyber risk at Kroll and training with the NJ Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory, I excel in digital forensics and incident response, leveraging strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of network protocols. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating cybersecurity incidents and managing multiple projects showcases my ability to work independently and achieve results.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President, Cyber Risk
Kroll
03.2020 - Current
- Incident Response
- Threat Analysis
- Responsible for working with clients on matters relating to unauthorized access and cyber intrusion investigations to include ransomeware, breach response, espionage, financial fraud, Advanced Persistent Threat hunting and Response, data access and exfiltration.
- Quickly analyzed and investigated a variety of security breaches to determine the root cause and impact.
- Lead and coordinated responses to cybersecurity incidents, including identification, containment, eradication, and recovery of data.
- Other cyber and digital forensic related events involving misuse or compromise of networked endpoints, resources, and infrastructure.
Vice President, Cyber Risk
Kroll
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Incident Response
- Threat Analysis
- Responsible for investigative digital forensics and intrusion response, to include both in-person and remote digital evidence collection, triage, and preservation.
- Analyze and investigate security breaches to determine the root cause and impact.
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all incident response activities and forensic investigations.
- Incident response and digital forensic experience that includes a wide variety of operating systems and hosting environments, including Windows, Linux, Apple, and Android based operating systems, including respective file systems native to each, as well as Amazon Web Services and Azure cloud hosting environments.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Director, Cyber Risk
Kroll
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for investigative digital forensics and intrusion response, including both in-person and remote digital evidence collection, triage, and preservation.
- Analyze and investigate security breaches to determine the root cause and impact.
- Maintained accurate and through documentation of all incident response activities and forensic investigations.
- Conduct professional digital forensic examinations of computers and provided detailed digital forensic examination reports.
Senior Managing Consultant, Cyber Risk
Kroll
10.2013 - 01.2017
- In-person and remote digital evidence collection, triage and preservation.
- Conduct digital forensic investigations on a variety of devices, including computer, mobile devices and network systems.
- Case management with ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Lieutenant, Cyber Crimes
Essex County Prosecutor's Office
10.2010 - 10.2013
- In charge of the Essex County Prosecutor's Cyber Crimes Unit. Associate member of New Jersey Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory, Forensic Examiner, New Jersey State Police ICAC member.
Computer Forensic Examiner
New Jersey Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory
05.2004 - 10.2010
- Certified by the Federal Bureau of Investigations CART unit in Computer and Cell Phone Forensics for the New Jersey Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory.
Detective, Digital Examiner
NJ State Police CART
10.2002 - 05.2004
Detective
Maplewood Police Department
08.1990 - 08.2001
- Implement the CODY Records Management System. All intuitive interface that allowed police officers to access all relevant data regarding any system record.
Juvenile Probation Officer
Essex County Probation Department
07.1989 - 08.1990
- Supervised over 100 or more juveniles assigned to probation by Essex County Superior Court, Family Division.
Education
MBA - Criminal Justice
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Kean University
Union, NJ05.1988
Skills
- Strong knowledge of digital forensic tools and techniques
- Experience with incident response framework and methodologies
- Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies
- Knowledge of scripting languages for automation and analysis
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Certifications & Training
- SANS FOR508: Advanced Incident Response and Threat Hunting Certification, 2016
- Carbon Black, 2014
- Symantec Data Loss Protection, level 3, 2013
- Symantec Clearwell eDiscovery training, level 3, 2013
- Guidance Software Encase forensic intermediate training, 2012
- FBI CART timeline analysis, 2011
- FBI DRIVE Quest Instructor Course, 2011
- FourM Certification, 2010
- FBI Drive Quest Forensic and Previewing Software, 2010
- X-Ways Software Technology AG Forensic Software Certificate, 2010
- FBI Information System Security Awareness, 2010
- FBI Uniform Legal Training: Intelligence Oversight Board, 2009
- Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory Phone Forensics, 2009
- Certified Cellebrite UFED, Mobile Device Examiner, 2009
- FBI Information Systems Security Awareness 2009
- FBI CART Live Capture of Digital Evidence 2009
- FBI Cell Phone Forensic Examination Certification, 2007
- Guidance Software Encase Computer Forensics II, 2007
- FBI Introduction to Intelligence Programs, 2007
- Microsoft Services Advanced Windows Client Forensics, 2007
- FBI Case Agen Review (CAIR) Procedures, 2006
- FBI DEL Quality Management Systems, 2006
- National White Collar Crime Center, Windows Interned Trace Evidence, 2006
- FBI RCFL Internet Processing, 2005
- Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist, 2005
- International Associate f Computer Investigative Specialists, Forensic Computer Examiner Training Program, 2005
- Access Data: Advance Windows Forensic Training, 2005
- CART (Computer Analysis Response Team) Moot Court, 2005
- CD-DVD Inspector Forensics, 2004
- Image Scan Instructor Certification, 2004
- Access Data Intermediate Boot Camp Windows Forensics, 2004
- CompTia Network + Certification, 2004
- Red Cliff Linux 01, 2004
- National White Collar Crime Center, Basic Data Recovery and Analysis Certification, 2003
- New Jersey Sate Police, High Technology Investigations Training, 2002
- U.S Department of Internal Revenue Service, ILook Computer Forensic Training Certification, 2002
Timeline
Senior Vice President, Cyber Risk
Kroll
03.2020 - Current
Vice President, Cyber Risk
Kroll
01.2019 - 03.2020
Director, Cyber Risk
Kroll
01.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Managing Consultant, Cyber Risk
Kroll
10.2013 - 01.2017
Lieutenant, Cyber Crimes
Essex County Prosecutor's Office
10.2010 - 10.2013
Computer Forensic Examiner
New Jersey Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory
05.2004 - 10.2010
Detective, Digital Examiner
NJ State Police CART
10.2002 - 05.2004
Detective
Maplewood Police Department
08.1990 - 08.2001
Juvenile Probation Officer
Essex County Probation Department
07.1989 - 08.1990
MBA - Criminal Justice
New Jersey City University
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Kean University
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