Cyberattack Forensics

Reconstructing 3 Incidents Beyond the Firewall

Watch Dave Kelly, SensCy CTO and former commanding officer of Michigan’s Cyber Command Center, present a forensic analysis of three high-profile cyber incidents that exposed risks beyond traditional security defenses. Through a review of the Canvas, Coinbase and SuperBox cases, Dave examined what is known about each incident, explore how attackers exploited trusted environments, and uncover the warning signs and risk factors that organizations often overlook.

From third-party vendors and insider access to connected devices in remote work environments, these incidents reveal how modern cyber risk increasingly exists beyond the traditional network perimeter. Attendees will leave with practical insights for identifying vulnerabilities, strengthening controls and reducing exposure across their organization.

Key Takeaways

  • What these real-world incidents reveal about how attackers gain access through vendors, insiders and connected devices
  • How a forensic approach can help organizations better understand modern attack paths and identify overlooked risks
  • Practical steps midsize businesses can take to strengthen security beyond traditional defenses and reduce exposure across their broader risk ecosystem

Meet the Speaker

Dave Kelly, Co-founder and CTO, SensCy

With 26 years of service in the Michigan State Police, Dave Kelly retired as Captain and Director of Technology after leading the Michigan Cyber Command Center and the Michigan Intelligence Operations Center. With extensive experience in cyber command, threat intelligence, digital forensics, and Security Operations Centers, he helped develop Michigan’s first Cyber Incident Response Plan, directed statewide security audits, and received the National StateScoop Cybersecurity Leadership Award. Following his public service, Dave held executive roles in the software industry, where he applied machine learning and AI to strengthen SOC operations and Zero Trust Architecture. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Dave is also a recognized keynote speaker, panelist, and subject matter expert for government and industry audiences.