Digital Forensics & Cyber Security Expert
Phillip Andrew Russo
Digital Forensics Expert • Cyber Security Specialist • Advanced Digital Forensic Trainer
A digital forensics and cyber security expert with over 30 years of international experience across complex investigations, computer and mobile device forensics, cyber incidents, eDiscovery and expert witness matters. Combines a 17-year police and computer crime investigation background with senior forensic leadership, courtroom testimony and specialist training experience supporting law enforcement, military, banking and international organisations.
30+ yrs
Digital forensics experience
17 yrs
Police & investigation experience
1996–Present
Cyber forensics leadership
2021–2024
International specialist missions
Overview
Phillip Andrew Russo is an internationally recognised digital forensics and cyber security expert with over 30 years of experience in computer and mobile forensic investigations, cybercrime response and expert witness services. He has led complex forensic investigations across Australia and internationally, supporting courts, law enforcement agencies, insolvency teams and global advisory firms, he has also supported investigations involving major financial institutions, multinational corporations and law enforcement agencies including the Australian Federal Police, FBI and Scotland Yard. Recognised globally as a leader in forensic technology, Phillip has delivered advanced forensic training to military cyber units, national police forces and international agencies, including specialist missions for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). He combines deep investigative expertise with courtroom experience, having provided expert testimony in national and international proceedings.
Qualifications
Graduate Certificate in Computer Security, Edith Cowan University
Expertise & Experience
Digital forensic investigations (computer & mobile), Cyber security and incident response, Electronic evidence acquisition and preservation, eDiscovery (large-scale, multi-jurisdictional matters), Law enforcement forensic capability development
