I started off my DFIR career at a smaller police department with limited budget and resources. HTCIA gave me the resources to attend trainings and events well within my budget. The local networking/training events have always been my favorite way to collaborate with other investigators and get their insight and input. Like any organization, you get what effort you put in to it. Now, I have the opportunity to contribute back for all the learning I did early in my career. i can't say enough good things about my experiences over the years and the great friends I have made at HTCIA.

Being a member of my local HTCIA chapter has allowed me to meet other digital forensic practitioners in my area. Our chapter meetings provide a great way to learn about current issues we are all facing, and the solutions available to address them.

Through the networking opportunities of the HTCIA I have been able to get in touch with different chapters and different perceptions. All these best-practices have helped me get ahead in tackling financial cybercrime.

I find the networking opportunities within HTCIA to be one of the greatest benefits the organization provides. The diverse membership is comprised of resources across Law Enforcement, corporate practitioners, academia and other segments of the industry which has proven to be invaluable time and time again.