Qualified. Credentialed. Court-Tested.
Ian A. Tausig has been qualified as an expert witness in social media intelligence, digital forensics, and OSINT methodology — with testimony experience that meets both Daubert and Frye standards. Attorneys retain him for both his investigative capability and his ability to present complex digital evidence clearly to judges and juries.
Qualifications
- CSMIE (Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert) — board certified by McAfee Institute
- Licensed Private Investigator, State of California (#28223)
- Court-qualified expert witness in social media intelligence, digital forensics, and OSINT
- Former law enforcement — trained in evidence handling, interview techniques, and criminal investigation procedures
- Member, California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI)
- Certified in Advanced OSINT Techniques and Digital Evidence Collection
Areas of Expert Testimony
- Social media evidence authentication and analysis
- Open source intelligence (OSINT) methodology
- Digital forensics and evidence preservation
- AI-generated content detection and deepfake identification
- Chain of custody for digital evidence
- Social media platform data interpretation
Approach to Expert Testimony
Expert testimony is only as credible as the methodology behind it. Every engagement follows a rigorous, documented process designed to withstand Daubert and Frye challenges, with evidence handling that satisfies Federal Rule of Evidence 902(14) certification requirements for self-authenticating electronic evidence.
- Evidence-grade documentation — every step recorded, timestamped, and reproducible
- Methodology built on peer-reviewed frameworks and accepted industry standards
- Clear communication of technical concepts to non-technical audiences — judges, jurors, and opposing counsel
- Complete chain of custody documentation for all digital evidence
Speaking & Availability
Ian Tausig is available for speaking engagements on social media intelligence, OSINT methodology, digital forensics, AI-generated content detection, and expert witness testimony. To discuss a speaking engagement or publication inquiry, use the contact form below.
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