Erik Laykin

Erik Laykin in 2008

Erik Laykin (born 1964, Los Angeles, California) is a computer forensic-eDiscovery expert and cyber-crime investigator.

Overview

Erik Laykin is a computer forensic and electronic discovery and cybercrime investigator, author and past President and Pacific Rim Director of the L.A. FBI Infragard program as well as Chairman of the Advisory Board of the EC-Council (Electronic Commerce Council).[1] Laykin has served as an expert witness throughout the United States in both Federal and state court and has also served as a court-appointed Special Master in matters involving complex eDiscovery and technology investigations.

Co-founder of Online Security, Inc. with Charlie Balot in mid-1990s. Coined the term: "Find the Digital Smoking Gun". Established initial computer forensic capabilities on behalf of American investigative agencies Kroll Inc., Investigative Group International and Pinkerton Investigations.[2] Established first commercial computer forensic labs in Los Angeles, Chicago and Hong Kong [3] catering to the legal and corporate community.

Director of Navigant Consulting Inc. (NYSE:NCI) [4] from 2004 - 2008 where he established the Information Technology Investigations Practice and worked with noted industry leaders Jennifer Baker and James Gordon, who was portrayed by William H Macy in the film A Civil Action.

Managing Director of Duff & Phelps (Duff & Phelps), LLC. [5] as of 2008 where he is the Co-Practice Chair of the Global Electronic Discovery and Investigations practice. Led the Data Forensics and eDiscovery Investigative team (2009–2010) on behalf of the court-appointed Lehman brothers Bankruptcy Examiner, Anton Valukis; (see:Lehman bankruptcy) [6] Chairman of Jenner and Block, whose extensive report Report of Anton R. Valukas brought to light Lehman Brothers usage of Repo 105.

Laykin is a fellow of the Academy of Court Appointed Masters[7] and was appointed by California Insurance Commissioner and Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Poizner to the California Department of Insurance Anti-Fraud Task Force where he chaired the technology committee.[8] Laykin was featured in the 2010 History Channel - A&E Network series Partners in Crime episode "Control-Alt-Delete", which highlighted a number of his high tech investigations in Asia. Preview the episode here: (View following links for previews: ) The program was syndicated by the Crime & Investigation Network (South East Asia) throughout Asia. Laykin is featured in the 2013 Smithsonian Channel series "Forensic Firsts" and "Catching Criminals" which chronicles a variety of investigations which utilize the forensic sciences. Previews of the episodes:

Laykin is a contributing author of "The Life and Death of a DotCom in China" published by Asia Law & Practice in 2000. Laykin's book "Investigative Computer Forensics" was published by John Wiley & Sons in 2013.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.eccouncil.org/about_us/governance/honorary_council.aspx
  2. ↑ http://www.esecurityplanet.com/prodser/article.php/2199301/Pinkerton-CA-Combine-to-Package-Security-Services.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.zdnetasia.com/online-labs-looking-to-establish-hong-kong-office-13019768.htm
  4. ↑ Navigant Consulting Adds Computer Forensics and Specialized Technology Experts to Discovery Services Practice | Business Wire
  5. ↑ Erik Laykin | Managing Director | Duff & Phelps
  6. ↑ Examiner’s Report on Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy Unsealed | News | Duff & Phelps
  7. ↑ http://www.courtappointedmasters.org/member_current.asp
  8. ↑ http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0400-news/0100-press-releases/0060-2007/release047-07.cfm

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