PwC: Richard Dorough Joins PwC’s Forensic Services

By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com

Based in Fort Worth, TX, Richard Dorough has extensive experience in IT security consulting, forensic investigations and eDiscovery data collection issues. Now he has joined the firm’s U.S. Forensic Services practice as a managing director.

Dorough is a recognized industry authority on issues relating to IT, IT Security, eDiscovery and Forensics, and frequently speaks at security-related industry events.  He is a Design for Six Sigma Green Belt and has additional certifications in IT, IT Forensics, IT Data Privacy, eDiscovery, IT Audit, and IT Security.  Dorough holds a B.S. in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Tyler.

Erik Skramstad, PwC’s U.S. Forensics practice leader comments:

“We are very pleased to welcome Richard to PwC,”he said.  “The ongoing threat of IT security exposes companies to new risks every day.  Richard’s vast knowledge and ability to bring creative solutions to manage IT security threats is added value to both our practice and to our clients.”

Before joining PwC, Dorough was Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Textron, Inc., where he was responsible for information technology programs, policies and processes.  While at Textron, he managed the company’s IT privacy governance, software asset management, disaster recovery, and led the electronic discovery program.

PwC’s Forensic Services team of experienced professionals is dedicated to meeting the challenges caused by fraud allegations, financial crimes and other irregularities. Our portfolio of services includes: Financial Crime Examinations, Forensic Technology Solutions, Regulatory Compliance Reviews, Fraud Risk Management and Fraud Prevention, Dispute Analysis and Litigation Support.