Name
Beyond the Theory: Practical Forensic Workflows and Lessons Learned
Description

While psychometric literature is rich with theoretical models, operational reality of managing exam security is messy, unpredictable, and has high legal stakes. This panel brings together diverse organizations to share real-world experiences for combating integrity threats across evolving delivery landscapes. Moving beyond idealized methodologies, panelists pull back the curtain on live data forensics operations. Each case study tracks a chronological arc: how a suspicious anomaly first emerged, the forensic tools deployed to analyze the threat, and operational complications that followed. Speakers will discuss practical friction points, including separating noise from true aberrancy, tracking sophisticated proxy test-takers, and identifying irregular behavior patterns. Attendees will gain a data-driven roadmap to bridge the gap between complex psychometric research and the defensible administrative decisions needed to protect the long-term validity and value of credentials.

Primary Topic
Security
Session Area
Certification & Licensure (C&L) Division, Education Division, Workforce Skills Credentialing Division, Technology-Based Assessment Committee, Security Committee