CAL POLY FAST is the official Cal Poly Pomona student chapter of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association. We aim to expose students to Digital Forensics, Cyber Crime, and Cyber Security through knowledge development, hands-on workshops, and real-world experiences. Who We Are We are students, faculty, and alumni developing knowledge by meeting industry professionals, participating in comprehensive workshops, and visiting off-site locations for real-world exposure. We are the official Cal Poly Pomona student chapter of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association, also known as HTCIA. The HTCIA is an international body of law enforcement and privately employed professionals with a common interest in Digital Forensics and Cyber Crime industries. Some of our focus subjects are Digital Forensics, Cyber Crime, and Cyber Security by working with government agencies and private firms. Our goal is to comprehend methods employed in network defense, penetration testing, forensic analysis, and information intelligence. We concentrate this approach on networks, devices, or operating systems in use today. We provide an above-average member experience by operating our organization like a business. The elected board and appointed leaders work hard to ensure a robust member experience in our events, workshops, and off-site activities. Our organization promotes trustworthiness, integrity, and attention to detail as preparation for careers in the industry. Meetings every Tuesday during U-hour 12 pm - 1 pm Join us for workshops, tutorials, and speakers in the industry! Recent industry guests include representatives from: Caesars Entertainment Symantec SCE: SoCal Edison Kroll Computer Forensics Crowdstrike MITRE Corporation US Secret Service US Dept. of Defense US Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI, Digital Forensics NASA JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory Want to sponsor or be our guest speaker, please contact us at cppfast.org @gmail.com for more information!
