Shawn Loutsch is a seasoned digital forensics and incident response expert with over 15 years of experience, specializing in investigations involving ransomware, malware, phishing, corporate litigation, and incident response. He excels in managing security incidents, performing root cause analysis, and providing detailed reporting to executive, legal, and compliance teams. Shawn has led global incident response teams, built relationships across cybersecurity departments to enhance security posture, and contributed to regulatory and compliance goals. With a strong focus on ensuring forensic accuracy and timely project execution, he is known for delivering in high-stakes environments.
Currently serving as Senior Manager at TransUnion, Shawn leads security incident investigations and develops incident response capabilities across platforms such as M365, AWS, and on-premise resources. He manages forensic tools, conducts tabletop exercises, and mentors junior analysts. In his previous roles at Stroz Friedberg, he led forensic investigations and large-scale digital forensics and eDiscovery projects for both civil and criminal matters. Shawn holds several prestigious certifications, including multiple SANS GIAC credentials and Certified Computer Examiner (CCE). His technical proficiency spans tools such as EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, Splunk, and numerous forensic and security platforms.
