Barry Foster

Current
  • Associate Director - Forensic Technology at Deloitte
Past
  • Senior Associate - Forensic at McCallumPetterson
  • Supervising Electronic Crime Analyst at NZ Police
  • Army Officer at NZ Army

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Education
  • NZ Army Intelligence Centre
  • NZ Army Military Police School
  • Royal NZ Police College

1 more...

Connections
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Industry
Security and Investigations
Websites

Barry Foster’s Summary

Barry manages the Forensic Technology Practice for Deloitte in New Zealand and has 20 years Police, NZ Army and Consultant experience. he conducted his first computer based examination in 1992 and has worked extensivly in the areas of e-crime and forensic computing since 1999.

He has held investigative and management roles in New Zealand Army, NZ Police and in Consulting Companies. He has provided evidence for Military and Criminal Courts and is a recognized Expert in the New Zealand Courts. Barry has completed formal training to an expert level in the use of forensic recovery, preservation and analysis software in New Zealand and the United States. He regularly conducts training in electronic crime scene and analysis procedures for law enforcement, academic and special interest groups.

Barry Foster’s Specialties:

Computer Forensic Analysis, Mobile Device Forensics


Barry Foster’s Experience

  • Associate Director - Forensic Technology

    Deloitte

    (Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Management Consulting industry)

    June 2008Present (7 months)

    Barry heads the Deloitte Forensic Technology practice in New Zealand.
    Barry is regularly engaged to review, interpret and present his findings on electronic and data issues in Court as an expert witness in civil disputes and criminal investigations. Barry has given expert evidence in New Zealand Courts on numerous occasions.
    His current work involves investigation of fraud, intellectual property and trade secret theft, employee misconduct, unacceptable use of business systems and other business related disputes. Barry also provides forensic computing and investigative support to our insolvency and liquidation practices.


Additional Information

Barry Foster’s Websites:

Barry Foster’s Interests:

Computer Forensic Analysis, Cell Phone Forensics Mobile Device forensics, Forensic Data Analysis, Scuba Diving (PADI IDC Staff Instructor 453270), lifestyle farming

Barry Foster’s Groups:

High Technology Crime Network (HTCN) - (204100) -New Zealand Regional President
International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS)
High Technology Crime Consortium (HTCC)
Association of Certified fraud Examiners (530536)
Phone Forensics List

  •    Digital Forensics Association (DFA)
  •    Global Corporate Fraud and Compliance Professionals
  •    Deloitte.
  •    High Technology Crime Network
  •    Computer Security and Forensics
  •    Litigation Support Professional Networking
  •    Electronic Discovery Professionals
  •    Information Security Network
  •    Electronic Discovery Group
  •    Anti-Fraud experts
  •    InLinked Cyber Crimes Group
  •    Antecedent Employees of Guidance Software
  •    Digital Detective

Barry Foster’s Honors:

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE530536), ACFE US
Certified Computer Crime Investigator (Adv) (CCCI204100), High Tech Crime Network, US
Certified Computer Forensic Technician (Adv) (CCFT204100), High Tech Crime Network, US
CompTIA A+ Certified Service Technician (COMP10478650)


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