Have you considered reaching out to a local university?  My own has programs in Computer Science, Business Information, Information Science, and IT employees who also lecture.  Any one of those departments/groups would have multiple folks with sufficient knowledge to give a "basics" presentation.


On Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 18:01, Charles Meyer eloquently inscribed:

> 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.