Tom Newman
About Tom Newman
Tom Newman serves as a Senior Investigator and Digital Forensic Examiner at Ofcom in the United Kingdom, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong background in the criminal justice system, including experience in surveillance operations and digital forensics.
Work at Ofcom
Tom Newman has been employed at Ofcom since 2020, serving as a Senior Investigator and Digital Forensic Examiner. In this role, he focuses on digital evidence and forensic analysis to support regulatory enforcement. Prior to this position, he worked as a Spectrum Enforcement Officer at Ofcom from 2016 to 2020, where he was involved in ensuring compliance with spectrum regulations.
Background in Criminal Justice
Tom Newman has extensive experience in the criminal justice system. He is qualified as a tactical surveillance operative and has a background in writing witness statements and providing evidence in court. His expertise in surveillance and investigation has been applied in various roles throughout his career.
Previous Roles at Birmingham City Council
Before joining Ofcom, Tom Newman worked at Birmingham City Council for six years, from 2010 to 2016, as a Senior Internet Investigator, Mobile Forensic Examiner, and Intelligence Liaison Officer. He also held positions as a Technical Assistant from 2004 to 2007 and as an Enforcement and Internet Investigations Officer from 2007 to 2010.
Education and Training
Tom Newman studied at Tudor Grange School from 1998 to 2003. He actively engages with the Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) community, attending training and webinars in his personal time to stay informed about current trends, methodologies, and tools in cybersecurity.
Surveillance Operations Coordination
Throughout his career, Tom Newman has coordinated multiple large-scale surveillance operations. These operations aimed to establish patterns of life and identify offenders, which facilitated the execution of search warrants and prosecutions.