tom@naxo.com

A former computer scientist for the FBI, Tom Kiernan specializes in digital forensic analysis and investigations involving emerging technologies and complex datasets. During his 23-year career with the FBI’s New York field office, Tom provided technical and forensic investigative support to criminal, terrorism, and national security cases. He is a recipient of the US Attorney General’s Award for Outstanding Cyber Investigation and the FBI Director’s Award for Outstanding Cyber Investigations.

In his role at the FBI, Tom served for over 23 years specializing in incident response and computer forensic investigations. His experience spans high-profile investigations including the notorious billion-dollar underground cryptocurrency-based Silk Road and Silk Road 2.0 drug marketplaces; the Anonymous/LulzSec hacktivist groups; Operation Dirty R.A.T. targeting the creators and users of Black Shades spyware; the hacks of Citibank, PNC Bank, and JP Morgan Chase Bank; Operation Card Shop, which targeted identity thieves in the largest ever online undercover operation; and the takedown of a multi-million computer botnet in Operation Ghost Click.

Since leaving government service, Tom has leveraged his specialized skills to help businesses and government agencies collect and analyze data from a wide variety of sources, including computer and mobile devices and emerging technologies such as cloud-based platforms, encrypted devices, and cryptocurrency wallets. Tom has worked with clients across diverse industries, including healthcare, technology, social media, government, finance, retail, and education.

Tom holds a BS in Computer Science from St. John’s University. He is a Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME) and has held a Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) certification from the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS). He is also a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). Tom has been qualified as an expert witness in computer forensics in numerous cases in federal court.

EDUCATION

B.S., Computer Science - St. John’s University