Do you really need a _forensic_ cybersecurity expert? From your earlier description, I thought it was suggested that you didn't.

					Steve McDonald
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> From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of charles
> meyer
> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:02 PM
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> Subject: [External] Re: [CODE4LIB] forensic cyber security certifying
> organizations
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> I certainly respect that.
> 
> What other orgs or path to a forensic cybersecurity expert speaker would you
> suggest?
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> Charles.
> 
> Date:    Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:49:39 +0000
> From:    "Hammer, Erich F" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: forensic cyber security certifying organizations
> 
> You wouldn't expect to call up the NBA and be able to send personal email to
> any one of the players.
> 
> I had the privilege of taking a SANS course about 20 years ago.  300 people @
> $3500 each, 4.5 days @ 8 hrs and one instructor (and I never witnessed any
> support staff).  These instructors are some of the most knowledgeable people
> in the world, in high demand by well-funded organizations and governments,
> and as with any expert, they have to always research and explore new areas of
> interest.  Not only are they incredibly busy, but I would expect that they are
> high-value targets for spear fishing themselves, so the SANS organization isn't
> going to just put anyone in contact with them.
> 
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