Digital Forensics

Robert Osgood

Title: Director - DFOR/TCOM

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Mr. Osgood retired from 26 years as an FBI agent specializing in Computer Forensics, Cyber-Crime, Enterprise Criminal Organizations, Espionage and Counter-Terrorism. In the course of his work, he has performed computer forensics research and development and created unique new software tools for computer forensic law enforcement. He has also been employed as Project Director for ManTech Intl. Corp. working in the computer forensic intrusion analysis division.

Mr. Osgood formed the first FBI computer forensics squad in 2000 and was part of the team that executed the first court authorized digital computer intercept. In addition, he is along with Prof. Jeremy Allnutt, the original designers of the CFRS Masters program at George Mason University.

Credentials:
MS Telecommunications – George Mason University
Certified Computer Forensics Examiner – FBI
Windows, Mac, and Linux
Certified Technically Trained Agent – FBI
Certified Public Accountant – New York State

Courses:
Network Forensics
Digital Media Forensics
Fraud and Forensic Accounting

Fall 2024 Office hours:
Thursday(s): 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 rosgood@gmu.edu

 703-993-5443