Summary
Anthony Kava is a seasoned digital forensics examiner and technology administrator with over a decade investigating cybercrime and supporting law enforcement, currently serving as Digital Forensics/Technology Administrator for the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office and a long-standing member of the Iowa ICAC Task Force. He combines hands-on forensic expertise with IT leadership—managing county security, serving as LASO for FBI CJIS, and chairing statewide information security initiatives—to harden public-sector systems and assist partner agencies. A pragmatic hacker and public speaker, Anthony engages in community outreach on online safety and contributes to multi-state cybersecurity working groups. He volunteers as a sworn Special Deputy and helps equip and train fellow deputies through a nonprofit he’s led, reflecting a rare blend of technical depth and civic commitment. Notably, his curiosity dates back to tinkering with an Apple ][e, and he maintains a public-facing lab and writing at forensic.coffee.
10 years of coding experience
$age++ Cyber Security Student, $age++ Cyber Security Student at Iowa Western Community College
Graduate Class XXIII, Graduate Class XXIII at Leadership Council Bluffs
perl, English