Brian Semrau
Director of IT / Senior Digital Forensics Investigator Chicago
bsemrau@edelson.com (312) 586-1288
I graduated cum laude with a degree in Information Technology Management and a Masters degree in Cyber Forensics and Security from Illinois Institute of Technology. I am the firm's Director of Information Technology and handle a variety of security and privacy related investigations.
Favorite Sport
Rock Climbing
Desired Superpower
Flight
Cups of Coffee
4
How I Get Around
Train
Curriculum Vitae
BRIAN SEMRAU is the Director of Information Technology and a Senior Digital Forensics Investigator at Edelson PC where he focuses on the firm’s security and technology needs as well as tech related investigations. Brian’s love for technology also extends to security matters and he enjoys findings solutions for security issues in his off-time.
Brian holds a variety of certifications including the Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations (CECI), Certified Forensics HiTech Investigator (CFHI), OSForensics Certified Examiner (OSFCE) and OSForensics Triage Certification (OSFTC).
- Peer Facilitator/Presenter for ITO Compass 2019, “Hands-on Live Malware Analysis 101” (April 26-27, 2019)
- Peer Facilitator/ Presenter for ITO Compass 2018, “Masochism Meets Technology – A.K.A. Working in Cyber Forensics” (August 26, 2018)
Prior to joining Edelson PC, Brian owned and operated two small businesses and worked as a security engineer at Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, LLC.