Brendan Read

Partner | Forensic
Brisbane

“When it comes to electronic evidence, using a hybrid of current and emerging technology is critical.”

A former detective from the Queensland Police High Tech Crime Investigation Unit, Brendan’s experience in investigating criminal and civil matters helps clients to navigate technologies and their use in the collection and preservation of evidence.

With over 15 years’ experience in giving evidence in criminal and civil cases, Brendan assists clients in stressful situations by clarifying technology.
He has an open, collaborative style and communicates clearly with any audience regardless of the complexity of the issues.

Within the community, Brendan is a Committee Member for Brisbane chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

Significant engagements

Engaged to assist with the collection and management of electronic evidence for the largest environmental investigation undertaken by the Queensland Government into Linc Energy
Integrated Medical Technology Pty Ltd and Anor v Gilbert and Ors (Supreme Court of Queensland)
Gekko Developments Pty Ltd v Centa Company Pty Ltd (Supreme Court of Queensland)
Adani Abbot Point Terminal Pty Ltd v Abbot Point Bulkcoal Pty Ltd (Supreme Court of Queensland)
Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal v Monadelphous Muhibbah Marine
Engaged by a corporate client based in New Zealand to investigate a cyber incident involving their network administrator.

Past experience

Former detective – Queensland Police High Tech Crime Investigation Unit.

Expertise

Digital forensic/Cyber investigations
Fraud investigation and Interviewing
Forensic discovery.

Education and accreditation

Masters of Information Technology, QUT
RelativityOne Certification
Essential Forensic Techniques I – BlackBag Technologies
Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) Boot Camp
EnCase Computer Forensics II, Guidance Software Corporation
Network Investigators Course (Conducted by the Hong Kong Police).

In the community

Committee member for Brisbane chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

Latest news and insights from Brendan Read

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Corporate Australia must close the door on cyber criminals

Blog

Headlines featuring cyber security breaches are increasing in frequency and corporate Australia needs to pay attention. The scale of recent cyber-attacks - from that inflicted on beverages company Lion to the broad-based issue f...

Cyber vigilance an imperative for commercial property firms

News

While cybercriminals may be diverse with their targets, commercial property firms are particularly vulnerable to cyber attacks due to the high values associated with commercial property transactions.

Forensic investigators tracing Turnbull eBook leak

News

With news of the leak of former Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull’s autobiography coming out last week, attention quickly turned to those responsible and the matter promptly referred to the Australian Federal Police.

Stop the spread: Cyber hygiene during COVID-19

Blog

If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail, and in the current landscape that means putting your valuable data in the hands of criminals.

A new era for KordaMentha Melbourne: the office relocates to Rialto from August 21

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