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May 2013
 Chet Hosmer Speaks at George Mason Cybersecurity Innovation Forum
Chet Hosmer presents on Steganography and the evolving threat of data hiding. The forum is hosted by George Mason's MS in Management of Secure Information Systems program.
April 2013
New C-TAK App now available at EnCase App Central
Just released! Cyber-Threat Analytics Knowledgebase, (C-TAK) a new App available at the EnCase App Central Store. C-TAK allows investigators to rapidly identify and categorize cyber threats found during EnCase investigations.
November 2012
 US-LATT is Microsoft Windows 8 Ready
US-LATT (the leading live investigation and triage solution for law enforcement) Version 2.3.1 contains support for the latest Microsoft Windows operating system along with a host of other new features including IPv6 support, collection of user assist and pre-fetch data and support for NTFS token configuration.
October 2012
DFI ranks "Steganography and Smart Phones" #2 in the top five articles of 2012
A large number of data hiding Apps for Android, iOS, and Windows mobile platforms are rapidly emerging. In this article, Chet Hosmer helps you identify them and the resulting covert communications.
June 2012
Fair-Witness Lite iOS Application Released
For over a decade now we have provided secure time stamping services to clients all over the world through our Sovereign Time product line. Now iOS users can snap photos with the Fair-Witness App and embed and bind a Sovereign Time generated trusted and auditable timestamp inside the photo. Once embedded, the photograph can be verified not to have changed and the time it was taken to be factually provable.
May 2012
US-LATT is selected as SC Magazine's Recommended Product
For the 2012 Digital Forensic Tool Group Test, SC Magazine selects US-LATT as the Recommended Product. It's "portable and easy to use, and a excellent product for anyone in law enforcement and well worth considering in larger organizations that need to perform triage forensics, " states SC Magazine. US-LATT is an outgrowth of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) sponsored research project.
March 2012
Protocol Data Hiding
Data hiding vulnerabilities in the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) demonstrated a very simple and straight-forward method for hiding data in the TCP initial handshake sequence. In some ways, this served as a warning that hiding information within a data stream was not only plausible but was also simple and practical. As with most cyber security related warnings of this type, there was an initial outcry to develop more secure protocols that could mitigate such threats.
View DACS Webinar
This webinar will delve deep into the complexity and flexibility that is built into modern file and data structures, and how criminals utilize this to their advantage. Both Data Hiding and new Steganography methods will be discussed. In addition, Chet will discuss current and future mitigating strategies, as well as new approaches to these structures that could systemically reduce these vulnerabilities.
February 2012
Now Available: The DFI News Digital Magazine
Featured article located on Page 21, written by Chief Scientist, Chet Hosmer. Discovering The Hidden, The Future of Steganography.
Steganography and Smart Phones
Over the course of the past year, a new crop of data hiding and steganography programs have emerged. These new Apps run on Android, iOS, and Windows mobile platforms. As one would expect, the ability to conceal, hide, and protect private information on smart mobile platforms is essential. In addition to the obvious benefits of protecting confidential information, there is a need for the ability to communicate covertly using these devices.
May 2011
WetStone's T.A.P.S. Receives 5 Star Rating
WetStone s Trait Analytic Profiling Search (T.A.P.S.) reflects technology that was created under a research grant funded by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). This technology was reviewed by SC Magazine as part of a Forensic Group Test and received an overall 5 star rating.
March 2011
WetStone Technologies Releases Tool to Law Enforcement
WetStone today announced the release of (Trait Analytical Profiling Search). This new offering employs new Fibonacci hashing that speeds hostile program discovery by over 50 fold.
October 2010
WetStone Technologies Releases Gargoyle Investigator Version 4.0
Allen Corporation Cyber Security Solution Earns McAfee Compatible Status
August 2010
WetStone Technologies and The Netherlands Forensic Institute Announce Partnership
An International Expansion of Cyber Security Innovation
 WetStone's USLATT Receives 5 Star Rating
This technology recieved an overall five star rating in SC Magazine's group tested technologies.
 WetStone Announces New Live Acquistion and Triage Tool
July 2010
 DFI Webinar Series: Windows FE and Live Forensic Triage
Chet Hosmer will discuss Windows Forensic Edition during the DFI News webinar series: Thu, Jul 29, 2010 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
 WetStone Announces G-FLASH
Gargoyle Investigator FLASH is our newest tool designed to simplify your investigations.
 New Training: Mining for P2P Evidence
Learn to use the latest tools, techniques and methodologies to extract and examine information from P2P activities.
 Steganography: Deciphering Hidden Messages
LISTEN LIVE
July 13th, 12:06pm
The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Guests: Chet Hosmer & Gary Kessler
Last month's arrest of 10 Russian operatives shined a spotlight on a little-known but burgeoning espionage technology known as steganography. We explore the latest in cybercrime spy technology and the challenges it presents to law enforcement.
 Under the cover of bright sunlight
GSN Editor's Note: When GSN learned that the alleged Russian spy ring in the United States was using deception techniques such as "steganography," we decided to turn to a true expert in steganography for a description of this little-understood field.
 Spy case shines light on steganography
Former GCN reporter Patience Wait reported on steganography back in 2005. Wait talked with Chet Hosmer , CEO of software company WetStone Technologies, which makes software tools that agents can use to find the clues to these hidden messages.
 Russian spy ring hid secret messages on the web
Chet Hosmer, chief scientist at cyberdetective company WetStone Technologies, in Conway, South Carolina a division of Allen Corporation says there is a large and growing number of cases. "Because some of this is being exposed [now], doesn't mean it hasn't been going on," he explains.
June 2010
 Spies draw attention to long-obscure field of steganography
"Steganography is like beaming a Bat Signal into the sky that only a person with special glasses can see. It's like a digital dead drop." Stated Chet Hosmer
Technologies old and new played roles in cracking Russian spy ring
There are an estimated 250 steganography programs available today, according to digital forensics expert Chet Hosmer.
 Steganography Used In Russian Spy Ring
Sensitive intelligence about US delivered with the use of Steganography.
Whispering in the Dark .. A new wave of criminal communication
By Chet Hosmer
The risk and threat posed by steganography has been argued vigorously for over a decade. There exist a couple of undisputed facts...
May 2010
 HTCIA, Atlanta
WetStone will hold labs at HTCIA, Atlanta September 20 - 22!
December 2009
 SC Magazine Ranks Gargoyle A Top Product In The Past 20 Years!
November 2009
The 2009 Techno Forensics and Digital Investigations Conference Raises Important Questions
October 2009
Allen Corporation's Cyber Security Division Joins McAfee Security Innovation Alliance
Navigating Children Through the Next Generation of Cyber Threats
September 2009
The Evolution of the One-Way Cryptographic Hash
By Chet Hosmer
 Steganography meets VoIP in hacker world
"The best way to combat suspected use of steganography to leak corporate data is to look for the telltale signs - known steganography programs on company computers"
July 2009
Practical forensics
SC Magazine
June 2009
Find Incriminating Contraband in Images
By Chet Hosmer
The purpose of steganography is not to simply keep information private, but rather to hide the mere existence of such information or communications while also keeping them private....
 WetStone to Present Techno Forensics..
WetStone announced today their sponsorship of the 2009 Techno Forensics and Digital Investigation Conference.
May 2009
Gargoyle Investigator Version 3.2.2 Now Available!
WetStone today announced the release of Gargoyle Investigator Forensic Pro Version 3.2.2.
April 2009
WetStone Unveils USLATT Technology at NIJ Conference
Chet Hosmer, WetStone/Allen Chief Scientist addresses NIJ to unveil USLATT technology to support state and local law enforcement.
March 2009
WetStone/Allen Cyber Security Chief Addresses Council of Europe
Chet Hosmer, WetStone/Allen Chief Scientist addresses council of Europe on key cybercrime technical and training challenges at this years Octopus conference in Strasboug, France.
January 2009
WetStone & Cyber Security Technologies Introduce Live Investigation Suite
WetStone and Cyber Security Technologies Launch the new Live Investigation suite at DoD Cyber Crime Conference.
WetStone and Paraben Announce Partnership
WetStone and Paraben announce partnership at DoD Cyber Crime Conference.
October 2008
WetStone Technologies Awarded DOJ Grants
US Department of Justice Awards two grants to WetStone Technologies, Inc.
August 2008
Spy vs. Spy
IEEE Spectrum interviews Chet Hosmer.
Steganography uses innocuous documents, usually an image file, as carriers for secret messages. Unlike encryption, steganography encodes the message while at the same time concealing the fact that a message is being sent at all.
July 2008
WetStone Offers Investigation Products and Trainings on GSA Schedule
WetStone Technologies, Inc. announced the availability of their Digital Investigation Suite of products and training through the GSA Schedule of its parent company, Allen Corporation of America, Inc.
May 2008
LiveDiscover Forensic Edition Receives SC Magazines 5 Star Rating
LiveDiscover Forensic Edition (FE) received a 5 Star rating from SC Magazine s forensic group test. Results are available in the May issue of SC Magazine (www.scmagazine.com).
April 2008
WetStone Named SC Magazines 2008 Best Computer Forensics Solution
WetStone Technologies, Inc., the leader in computer forensics and digital investigation technologies, has won the 2008 SC Magazine's Readers Trust Award program. Gargoyle Investigator Forensic Pro Edition was named Best Computer Forensics Solution at the exclusive, SC Magazine Awards Gala, held in conjunction with the annual RSA Conference.
January 2008
WetStone Selected as Digital Forensic Innovator by SC Magazine
SC Magazine (the leading industry magazine for IT security professionals) selected WetStone as the 2008 innovator in digital forensic technology in the December 2007 issue.
WetStone Named Readers Trust Finalist Best Computer Forensics Solution
WetStone Technologies Inc. the leader in digital investigation products, has been named a finalist for the 2008 SC Magazine Awards, for outstanding achievement in information technology (IT) security. Gargoyle Investigator™ Forensic Pro Edition was nominated in the Reader Trust Award Best Computer Forensics Solution category of the competition.
November 2007
WetStone and Data Duplication, Ltd. Ink deal
WetStone Technologies Inc. and Data Duplication, Ltd. have signed an agreement where by Data Duplication, Ltd. will serve as WetStone’s exclusive distributor in Europe. Data Duplication, Ltd. will provide production and distribution services for WetStone’s unique digital investigation products, training and services.
October 2007
WetStone Partners with Pennsylvania College in Support of National Security Awareness Month
WetStone Technologies, Inc., a division of Allen Corporation of America is joining forces with the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pa., to offer a one-time educational seminar in support of National Security Awareness Month, designated for the month of October.
September 2007
WetStone Technologies, Inc. Named 2007 Tibbetts Award Winner
We are proud to announce WetStone Technologies, Inc., a division of Allen Corporation of America has been selected as one of the winners of the 2007 Tibbetts Awards. WetStone will receive the award on October 10th at the Westin hotel located at 1400 M Street NW in Washington, D.C.
July 2007
Journal of Digital Forensic Practice-Discovering Hidden Evidence
Over the past decade methods, techniques and technologies, to conceal digital evidence and communicate covertly have increased alarmingly. Steganography, the Internet and peer-to-peer networking provide criminals, gangs and terrorists with covert methods of communication concealment of evidence
May 2007
WetStone Introduced Secure Auditable Timestamp Plug-In For EnScript®
WetStone Technologies announces today at the CEIC 2007 show in Las Vegas, NV the release of an EnScript® plug-in that directly integrates trusted 3rd party time stamping into any EnScript.
April 2007
Gargoyle Investigator™ Forensic Pro Receives 5 Star and Best Buy Rating
Gargoyle Investigator™ Forensic Pro receives 5 Star and Best Buy Rating from SC Magazine Group Test. The Forensic Group Test conducted by SC Magazine has been completed and the results are available in the April issue of SC Magazine.
LiveWire Investigator™ Receives 5 Star and Lab Approved Rating
LiveWire Investigator™ receives 5 Star and Lab Approved Rating from SC Magazine Group Test. The Forensic Group Test conducted by SC Magazine has been completed and the results are available in the April issue of SC Magazine.
Gargoyle Investigator™ Version 3.0 Released
WetStone Technologies, Inc. is proud to announce Gargoyle Investigator™ Version 3.0. WetStone’s Gargoyle Investigator™ application is a popular digital investigation tool that provides investigators with the ability to triage computers for the presence of malware, (malicious software).
February 2007
WetStone Technologies, Inc. Named SC Magazine’s 2007 Best Computer Forensics Solution
WetStone Technologies, Inc., the leader in computer forensics software, has won a 2007 Reader Trust Award in the 10th annual SC Magazine Award program for outstanding achievement in Information-Technology (IT) security. Its Gargoyle Investigator™ Enterprise Edition was named the Best Computer Forensics Solution at a gala ceremony held in San Francisco in conjunction with the recent RSA Conference, the world’s leading information-security event.
January 2007
Gargoyle Enterprise Module (GEM) Released
WetStone Technologies, Inc. introduces a new on-demand enterprise malware investigation capability at the DoD Cyber Crime trade show in St. Louis, MO. This new capability provides cyber crime investigators with a new capability in the fight against the increased proliferation of malicious software within enterprise computing environments. The Gargoyle Enterprise Module (GEM) allows customers to execute malware discovery across their enterprise to root out malicious code infiltration and use.
DCCI Finds Gargoyle to Be an Effective Tool for Law Enforcement and Forensic Communities
WetStone Technologies, Inc. is proud to announce that the Defense Cyber Crime Institute (DCCI) has found “Gargoyle to be an effective tool for Law Enforcement and forensic communities”
Allen Corporation of America Acquires WetStone Technologies
Allen Corporation of America, ranked by Deloitte & Touche as the third fastest growing technology company in Virginia, has acquired WetStone Technologies, a Cortland, New York based cyber security company. In signing documents ratifying the transaction, Allen Corporation of America’s Chief Executive Officer, Carl von Sternberg, cited the increasing need to satisfy client unease about cyber security.
DCCI Gargoyle Investigator Test Report
DCCI testing found Gargoyle Investigator to be an effective tool for Law Enforcement and forensic communities. Download the report to see how the tool was tested.
December 2006
LiveWire Investigator™ Version 3.1.1.C MalWare Discovery Capability
WetStone Technologies, Inc. announces the availability of LiveWire Investigator™ Version 3.1.1C. LiveWire Investigator™ allows investigators to perform on-demand forensic examinations of live running computers and servers.
August 2006
Malware Investigator Boot Camp - Now Available!
WetStone Techologies, Inc. - a leading producer of digital forensic investigation products, is proud to announce the availability of its latest intensive training course: Malware Investigator Boot Camp.
Live Forensics is the Future for Law Enforcement
Collecting possible evidence in real time, while desktop computers and servers are running, could provide the opportunity to build criminal cases while creating a window to prevent illegal acts as well, from distribution of child pornograhphy to thwarting terrorists plots...
Malwares Tangled Roots
Government Computer News (GCN) interviews malware experts to discuss how identifying the source of cyber intrusions is a complicated task.
June 2006
WetStone & Security Horizon Join Forces/Digital Investigation Training via GSA Schedule
WetStone Technologies and Security Horizon today announced the availability of two advanced digital investigation training classes through the Government Services Administration {GSA} Schedule. LiveWire Investigator™ and Steganography Investigator, both developed by WetStone, are available in either an open or closed enrollment environment, and may be purchased through Security Horizon.
Advanced version of Gargoyle Investigator released at Techno Security 2006
WetStone Technologies today announced a new advanced version of Gargoyle Investigator™ today at Techno Security, 2006 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Gargoyle Investigator Version 2.4 allows for the direct integration of investigative results from popular forensic products such as Encase® Forensic Edition from Guidance™ and FTK from Access Data®, speeding the process of investigating malicous software usage by suspects under investigation.
October 2005
ABC Television
"Every known warfare that has ever been conducted, this kind of technology is used because there's one thing that we know about warfare, the ability to command control and communicate is absolutely critical and you need to be able to do that securely and covertly." States Chet Hosmer
August 2005
Gargoyle Investigator Auditor Edition Now Includes Digital Timestamping
WetStone Technologies today announced the inclusion of their Digital Evidence Time Stamping, (DETS) tool into their Gargoyle Investigator Auditor Edition. This new product combination fulfills the digital auditor s need to validate the who , what and especially the authenticated when of digital evidence discovery during an investigation.
July 2005
Live Network Scan of IP Addresses Yields Comprehensive Enterprise Information
WetStone Technologies today announced the release of LiveDiscover, the newest addition to their popular line of live digital investigation products. Digital investigation – whether performed by law enforcement personnel, corporate IT department heads, security specialists, or digital auditors for regulation compliance – must start with a snapshot of the current Enterprise networking state.
June 2005
Digital arms race shows cybersecurity threat facing U.S.
Government Computer News (GCN) interviews Chet Hosmer at the Techno Security Conference held in Myrtle Beach, SC.
January 2005
Investigation of 'Live' Systems Now Available
WetStone Technologies and Cyber Security Technologies, (CST) have announced a partnership to offer the first “Live Wire Investigation Training” course. “Live Wire” investigation will allow law enforcement, government agency and corporate security professionals to investigate and collect evidence from “live” running computer systems under their control in real-time.
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