Chad Polliard

Chad Polliard is an experienced professional in cybersecurity and digital forensics, currently serving as Senior Director (Senior Lead Technologist) at Booz Allen Hamilton since April 2023, where management of Security Incident Response teams and oversight of digital forensic investigations is key. Prior roles include Director DFIR Incident Response and Managing Consultant DFIR at Tracepoint, where Chad honed expertise in incident response. From January 2010 to February 2022, Chad served as a Detective in Cybercrimes/Digital Forensics for Spotsylvania County, contributing to criminal investigations and providing expert testimony, while also being a part of the Northern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children taskforce. Earlier experience also includes roles as Deputy Sheriff with both Spotsylvania and Caroline County Sheriff's Offices, focusing on public safety and law enforcement. Chad's background is supported by a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from American Public University, completed in 2020.