The Company

Deadbolt Forensics® is a privately held company focused on computer, mobile phone, and vehicle infotainment forensics. We work directly with attorneys and litigation support teams in both criminal and civil cases supporting plaintiff and defense clients.

Expert – Michael Yasumoto

Michael Yasumoto
Senior Forensic Examiner

Curriculum Vitae PDF

Technical Editor & Contributor to X-Ways Forensics Practitioner’s Guide 2E
Technical Reviewer for Learning iOS Forensics, Learning iOS Forensics 2E, and Mastering Mobile Forensics
MS in Computer Science from the George Washington University in Washington, DC 2009
Certified in Digital Forensics by Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood, WA 2012

GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) 2018-2026 verify
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) 2019-2027 verify
GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) 2022-2026 verify
GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) 2020-2024 verify
GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics (GASF) 2017-2025 verify
Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) 2020-2026 verify
Certified Advanced Windows Forensic Examiner (CAWFE) 2023-2026
Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) 2013-2023 verify
X-Ways Professional in Evidence Recovery Techniques (X-PERT) 2015-2024 verify
EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE) 2014-2023
Certified Vehicle System Forensic Technician (CVST) 2021-2025
Certified Vehicle System Forensic Examiner (CVSE) 2021-2025
Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME) 2014-2024