Howard Williamson

Howard "Howie" Williamson, EnCE, currently serves as an Instructor at the University of Southern California, where curriculum development for Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Investigations, as well as Web Application Security, are key responsibilities. Past roles include Director of Cybersecurity at Digital Mountain, Inc. and Director of DFIR at SecurityScorecard and LIFARS, LLC, focusing on client engagement and cyber incident response. Earlier positions include Assistant Director and Director at Stroz Friedberg, Director of Investigations & Lab Management at Sony Pictures Entertainment, and leadership roles at X1 Discovery. Howard has also contributed to academia as an adjunct professor at Cypress College and Irvine Valley College. Educational qualifications include a B.S. in Criminal Justice and an MA in Education with a focus on Curriculum & Instruction.