Specialties

Software and Systems Failure & Fitness for Purpose, IP, Mobiletechnology Patents, Internet, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies; Computer, Software, Telecommunications, Broadcasting Litigation/Dispute Resolution; Expert Witness, CEDR Mediator, ICC Arbitrator, Expert Determiner.

Degrees/Licenses

Ph.D.; M.Sc.; B.Sc.; CITP; Accredited Member, Forensic Expert Witness Association, Los Angeles Chapter

Previous/Current Position

Castell Consulting, Management and Financial Consultants in Information Technology. Professional ICT Experts and Consultants. Clients say: “Dr Castell is unique in the totally professional and effective way he makes things happen and gets things done for his clients, delivering results, economically, on time, and with high quality implementation”.

Honors/Awards

Medallist, IT Consultant of the Year, BCS Professional Awards. Honored with an interview for Archives of IT Capturing the Past, Inspiring the Future. In-depth experiences of the people who influenced the development of IT in the UK.

Publications

Author of the foundational APPEAL Report (1990). He has written extensively on the issues of ICT professionalism, and standards of presentation and reliability of computer evidence, blockchain and cryptocurrency technology.

Some recent publications:
https://worldfinancialreview.com/i-bitcoin-as-told-to-stephen-castell/
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-33-6470-7_4
https://www.solicitorsjournal.com/sjarticle/Authored%20by%20AI
https://realmedia.press/looks-like-signature-i-never-signed-berrys-rbs/
https://www.bcs.org/articles-opinion-and-research/avoiding-disaster/

To learn more about his recent presentation "Software defects and the Law" (click on 'View Details'), watch the full recording on YouTube.

Prior Expert

Dr Stephen Castell CITP has acted as a leading forensic expert witness in compute software and systems disputes, for over thirty years, including the largest and longest software development cases to have reached the English High Court and the Sydney Supreme Court.

Specialties

Cybersecurity; Computers & computer forensics

Degrees/Licenses

CISSP(r)-ISSAP(r) (This is a globally recognized industry certification in cybersecurity)

Formal Education

B.A. Biblical Studies; M.A. Theology; M.Div.

Previous/Current Position

Managing Member for Technology & Innovation; Xanesti Technology Services, LLC. We subcontract with DoD prime contractors to support DoD cybersecurity initiatives. 25 years past experience in information technology in both private and public sectors

Prof. Affiliations

(ISC)2 - International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium

Publications

Various online articles on IT and cybersecurity related topics.

Prior Expert

Planned Parenthood of America v. Center for Medical Progress. I was deposed as the expert witness for the defense concerning cybersecurity-related damage claims. The Plaintiff withdrew the claims prior to trial.

United States v. James Cariani: I submitted a report in support of the defense describing the failure of the People to properly authenticate allegedly stolen files on removable hard drives seized from the Defendant.

Other experience is described in my CV.

Watch Mr. Horst provide expert commentary on cybersecurity to KUSI in San Diego on Youtube.

Specialties

Setec Investigations is one of the nation’s most experienced providers of forensic and investigative services. We work with companies and attorneys to investigate malfeasance, collect electronic evidence in support of misconduct, and certify forensically the nature of, and those responsible for, the abuse. We forensically collect electronic information residing on computer systems, servers, cell phones, and media devices of all types, as well as cloud-based repositories.

Degrees/Licenses

Our team members possess a wealth of education backgrounds, as well as industry specific certifications, including. These include CBE, CCE, CCLO, CCPA, CISSP, CFCE, EnCE, GCIH, GCFE, GPEN, among others.

Formal Education

Setec Investigations' cross-disciplinary team is comprised of computer forensic investigators, attorneys, law enforcement specialists, and seasoned business professionals who possess a wealth of educational backgrounds, including Masters degrees.

Registration and Licenses

EnCase Forensic, EnCase Enterprise, FTK, X-Ways, F-Response, BlackLight, Digital Collector, MacQuisition, Sumuri Recon, Raptor, Nuix, Harvester, Cellebrite UFED, XRY, Oxygen, Paraben, SecureView, Talon, Solo 4, Solo 5, Tableau TD3

Specialties

IT contracting including Software Licensing and Development, Cloud Computing and Hosting, Software as a Service, Professional Services, Statements of Work (SOWs), Distribution and Reseller Agreements, Procurement and Escrow Agreements.

Degrees/Licenses

B.A.; J.D.; MBA

Formal Education

B.A., Economics, Trinity College (CT), 1982; J.D., Law, Catholic University, 1985; M.B.A, Finance, The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), 1990.

Registration and Licenses

State Bar of Maryland

Previous/Current Position

Deputy General Counsel, Computer Sciences Corporation, General Counsel, Astea International Inc., Accenture LLP, International Mobile Machines Corporation (InterDigital).

Honors/Awards

Catholic University Law Review

Prof. Affiliations

ABA, Association of Corporate Counsel, Maryland State Bar Association.

Publications

Software Licensing and Cloud Computing for Licensees and Licensors (ABA Press); Numerous articles on software licensing, cloud computing and IT contracting.

Prior Expert

Expert Witness for plaintiffs and defendants in both federal and state courts as well as arbitration on software licensing, cloud computing and technology licensing and escrow agreement issues.