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Scott King

Prior to founding K4 Investigations, Scott served as a Lead Global Investigator at Nike Inc., where he performed forensic acquisitions and analysis of devices, backups, and cloud storage to support global investigations. Before joining Nike, he worked as a Digital Crimes Detective for the Albany Police Department, holding roles such as Patrol Officer, General Detective, and Digital Evidence Forensic Examiner. Scott has completed hundreds of hours of digital forensic training and holds the following certifications: Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO), and Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA). He has performed countless digital forensic extractions and examinations across multiple platforms. 

Scott King is the owner and president of K4 Investigations, a full-service private digital forensic laboratory based in Corvallis, Oregon. He specializes in digital forensic device extraction and analysis, as well as forensic consultation for criminal and civil defense, corporate investigations, and law enforcement investigations. As a licensed Private Investigator and approved digital forensic expert witness in Oregon, Scott brings extensive experience to his role.

    • Provide forensic services and support for criminal, civil, and corporate investigations, as well as contracted forensic support for law enforcement. 

    • Android & iOS mobile device data acquisition and analysis.

    • Windows & MacOS computer data acquisition and analysis.

    • USB devices, SD cards, SIM cards, surveillance systems, Open-Source Intelligence.

    • Legal holds, IP theft, email review.

    • Cloud and social media forensic extractions and analysis.

    • Forensic analysis and consultation for previously acquired digital evidence by law enforcement. 

    • Cybercrime investigation consultation involving child sexual abuse and exploitation.

    • Person, property, traffic crime analysis and consultation of digital forensic evidence.

    • Corporate-owned computer and mobile device forensics.

    • Expert witness testimony.

    • Licensed Private Investigator (PI-ID 058533)

    • Approved Digital Forensic Expert with Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC)

    • Digital forensic acquisitions and analysis of Nike-owned computer and mobile devices.

    • Digital forensic acquisitions and analysis of Crashplan backups, email, Slack messaging, and cloud storage.

    • Forensic support for all Nike partners, including Global Investigations, Marketplace Investigations, Employee Relations (ER), Human Resources (HR), Nike Legal, Insider Threat Operations (ITO).

    • Computer and Cell phone acquisition and analysis

    • Conduct and participate in user interviews.

    • Data transfer and technical support for global investigative partners.

    • Remote collection of Nike-owned devices.

    • Decryption, acquisition, and analysis of BitLocker or File Vault encrypted devices.

    • Travel in support of Nike Global Investigations for offsite collection. 

    • Test and recommend forensic software for Nike forensic lab.

    • Manage the daily operations of the computer forensic laboratory at the Albany Police Department

    • Follow intake procedures and document chain of custody for digital forensic requests.

    • Track incoming requests and triage according to the needs of the department.

    • Conduct digital forensic acquisitions and analysis of computers, mobile devices, peripheral devices, cloud data, and other evidence as needed.

    • Perform onsite triage and lead digital evidence collection efforts during the execution of search warrants.

    • Craft detailed forensic reports for use in prosecution of various digital crimes.

    • Communicate with other investigators, command staff, and prosecutors related to digital evidence, and presentation of such data.

    • Provide guidance for other investigators applying for search warrants where digital evidence is being sought.

    • Interpret complex data sets and digital evidence and translate it into lay terms.

    • Clearly and concisely communicate highly complex digital evidence during witness testimony in criminal proceedings.

    • Lead case agent and manager of complex cybercrime investigations involving child sexual abuse and exploitation.

    • Work closely with the Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ) and Oregon Internet Crimes Against Children taskforce (ICAC) to investigate child sexual abuse material cases.

    • Craft and submit search warrants and subpoena duces tecum’s in search of evidence related to digital evidence.

    • Teach digital forensic fundamentals for Citizens Academy and Youth Academy.

    • Provide technical assistance to the Albany Police Department, as well as state, local, and federal law enforcement related to digital evidence.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE