Research Presentation
CINA Distinguished Speaker Series: Gretchen Peters “How Organized Crime Weaponized Social Media”
George Mason University, Fairfax Campus Exploratory Hall 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, United StatesTune in on Wednesday, October 13 at 12:00 p.m. when Gretchen Peters, Executive Director of The Center on Illicit Networks and Transnational Organized Crime who will speak about her organization's work on the way organized crime has weaponized social media. In-person attendance is on a first come first serve basis. You must register in advance to attend. …
CINA Virtual Distinguished Speaker Series: Marie Tillyer “Place-Based Improvements for Public Safety: Public Regulation, Private Investment, and Changes in Crime at Micro-places Across 6 US Cities”
Virtual (Zoom Meeting)Join us on Friday, November 12 at 11:30 a.m. when Dr. Marie Tillyer, Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at San Antonio discusses place-based improvements for public safety: Public regulation, private investment, and changes in crime at micro-places across 6 US cities. This event will be completely virtual. REGISTER…
CINA Distinguished Speaker Series: Jay Kennedy – “The Future of Counterfeiting”
Virtual (Zoom Meeting)Tune in on Thursday, February 17 at 12:00 p.m. when Jay Kennedy, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University will discuss "The Future of Counterfeiting: Shifting Patterns in Enforcement, Opportunity Structures and Consumer Engagement". In this presentation Dr. Kennedy will discuss: The value and importance of public-private collaboration in addressing counterfeiting risks for consumers The shifting dynamics of e-commerce…
CINA Distinguished Speaker Series: Gurvais Grigg – “Deconstructing Cybercrime Through Blockchain Forensics”
Room 3301, Exploratory Hall, Fairfax, VA 10431 Rivanna River Way, Fairfax, Virginia, United StatesTune in on Wednesday, August 31st at 12:00 p.m. when Gurvais Grigg, Global Public Sector Chief Technology Officer at Chainanalysis, Inc. will discuss "Deconstructing Cybercrime Through Blockchain Forensics". This presentation will outline trends in the illicit use of cryptocurrency and practical ways to incorporate this new asset class and solve cases. Abstract: Digital assets are impacting the 21st…
CINA Distinguished Speaker Series: “Working with Law Enforcement and Brands to Hold Bad Actors Accountable and Protect Consumers” with Joe Wheatley
Virtual (Zoom Meeting)Join us on Wednesday, December 7 for the upcoming virtual CINA Distinguished Speaker Series event featuring Joe Wheatley, Senior Corporate Counsel of the Amazon Counterfeit Crimes Unit where he will discuss "Working with Law Enforcement and Brands to Hold Bad Actors Accountable and Protect Consumers." This event will take place virtually via Zoom. The information to attend…
CINA Research Findings Presentation: “Targeting Investment to Maximize Public Safety Along Residential Street Segments”
Virtual, Microsoft TeamsJoin us on Wednesday, March 8th, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. for the virtual presentation which will provide updates on research findings from an active CINA project, "Innovative Spatiotemporal Pattern Detection: Examining Changes in Crime Hot Spots Across 6 U.S. Cities," led by Marie Tillyer (University of Texas San Antonio), Rebecca Walter, and Arthur Acolin (University…
CINA Distinguished Speaker Series with Nic McKinley: “Using Transaction Data to Disrupt Illicit Commodity Markets”
Virtual (Zoom Meeting)Disrupting Global Human Trafficking Networks Join us on Wednesday, March 8 for the upcoming virtual CINA Distinguished Speaker Series event featuring Nic McKinley, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of DeliverFund as he discusses “Using Transaction Data to Disrupt Illicit Commodity Markets." This event will take place virtually via Zoom as well as via YouTube live stream. The information…
CINA Research Findings Presentation: “Understanding Cryptomixing Services in Context of the Open and Dark Web”
VirtualJoin us on Wednesday, April 12th, from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. for a webinar on “Understanding Cryptomixing Services in Context of the Open and Dark Web.” The Internet has become a popular marketplace for the sale of illicit products, including stolen personal information, drugs, and firearms. Many of these products are purchased using cryptocurrencies, which…
CINA Distinguished Speaker Series with Joe Weiss: “Control System Cyber Security is More than Network Cyber Security”
Virtual"Control System Cyber Security is More than Network Cyber Security" Join us on Wednesday, April 19 for the upcoming virtual CINA Distinguished Speaker Series event featuring Joe Weiss, Managing Director at Applied Control Solutions, LLC as he discusses "Control System Cyber Security is More than Network Cyber Security." This event will take place virtually via Zoom as well…
CINA Research Findings: “Understanding Booter and Stresser Services To Engage in Cybercrime”
Virtual, Microsoft TeamsThis webinar is open only to attendees from DHS, federal government, and state and local law enforcement. Call-in details for the virtual meeting will be provided upon registration. Join us on Wednesday, June 7th, from 1 to 2 p.m. for a webinar on “Understanding Booter and Stresser Services To Engage in Cybercrime.” The findings presented…
CINA Distinguished Speaker Series with Calvin Chrustie
VirtualJoin us on Tuesday, November 7th, for the virtual CINA Distinguished Speaker Series event featuring Calvin Chrustie, Senior Partner and Critical Risk Consultant at Critical Risk Team (CRT) as he discusses “Convergence Zone of Transnational Organized Crime Threats - Your Best Friend Canada" REGISTER NOW The talk will take place from 12:00-12:45 p.m., with…
CINA Distinguished Speaker Series with Rochelle Keyhan
VirtualJoin us on Wednesday, December 6th, for the virtual CINA Distinguished Speaker Series event featuring Rochelle Keyhan, Chief Executive Officer of Collective Liberty and the 2018 Thomson Reuters Foundation Stop Slavery Hero as she discusses "Current Issues in Human Trafficking." REGISTER NOW The talk will take place from 12:00-12:45 p.m., with an interactive…
CINA Distinguished Speaker Series with Christian Meissner
Virtual, Microsoft TeamsMitigating Resistance by Developing Rapport and Trust in Investigative Interviews Join us on Tuesday, April 16 for the upcoming virtual CINA Distinguished Speaker Series event featuring Christian Meissner, Professor and Director of Graduate Education in the Department of Psychology at Iowa State University as he discusses “Mitigating Resistance by Developing Rapport and Trust in Investigative…
CINA Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Robert Simon
Virtual, Microsoft TeamsJoin us on Thursday, June 20 for the upcoming virtual CINA Distinguished Speaker Series event featuring Dr. Robert Simon, Professor of Computer Science and a member of the C5I Center at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA as he discusses his topic “You Cannot Always Hide: How to De-anonymize Bad Actors on the Internet." This…
CINA Distinguished Speaker Series with Michael Newman
Fenwick Library, Room 2001, George Mason University 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, United States"Advancing Cybercrime Response: Insights from the Queensland Police Service and a Cybercrime Churchill Fellowship" In-Person Location: George Mason University, Fairfax Campus, Fenwick Library, Room 2001, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. Virtual Location: MS Teams Webinar (link to join sent upon registration) Join us on Tuesday, September 24 for the upcoming hybrid CINA Distinguished…
CINA Distinguished Speaker Series with Donna Turner
Virtual, Microsoft TeamsThe Global Squeezing of the Fraud Balloon Join us on Wednesday, October 9 for the upcoming virtual CINA Distinguished Speaker Series event featuring Donna Turner, former Bank of America C-Suite Executive. This event will take place virtually via MS Teams. The information to attend virtually will be sent to participants upon registration. Faculty, students, industry,…
CINA Distinguished Speaker Series with Abby Stylianou
Virtual, Microsoft TeamsTraffickCam: Identifying Where Victims of Human Trafficking and Child Sexual Abuse are Photographed Join us on Wednesday, January 29 for the upcoming virtual CINA Distinguished Speaker Series event featuring Dr. Abby Stylianou, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Saint Louis University, and a Fellow of the Taylor Geospatial Institute as she discusses "TraffickCam: Identifying Where Victims…
CINA Distinguished Speaker Series with Colton Seale
Virtual, Microsoft TeamsInterviewer Mindset Join us on Tuesday, March 11 for the upcoming virtual CINA Distinguished Speaker Series event featuring Colton Seale, Founder and Principal Consultant at Pyxis Academy, as he delves into the art and science of Intelligence Interviewing and what he's learned from his 20 years as an FBI Special Agent with the High-Value Detainee…