Computer Forensics

Computer Forensic services have become increasingly important for companies to help protect there assets, preserve there integrity and mitigate loss. Fraud, employee misconduct, corporate espionage, and civil disputes, threaten company finances and can damage the reputation of an organization.

Computer Forensics is the process of capturing, preserving and analyzing information stored in any electronic format. It is a highly technical discipline requiring unique skills and training in computer technology coupled with formal investigative experience. Powerful forensic programs enable investigators to recover data from computers and other media devices in a forensically sound manner. Investigators can collect actionable intelligence from data in all file formats, Internet activity, email communications, chat sessions, video and images in all file formats. They can recover digital evidence residing in deleted files, reformatted disks, swap and slack space, hidden files and print spools.

When can Computer Forensic Services be of use to an organization?
Computer Forensic services can assist an organization as a litigation support tool or as part of an internal Corporate Security program;

  • To preserve Electronically Stored Information (ESI) in anticipation of litigation, in accordance with The Sedona Conference® principles.
  • To detect fraudulent activity
  • To facilitate the compliance of a Data Preservation Order
  • To Identify employees using company computers to access and download adult content, illicit, illegal or prohibited materia
  • To detect non-compliance with corporate policy in the awarding of contracts
  • To detect corporate espionage and protect intellectual property
  • To obtain information as part of an internal disciplinary process

Preserving Digital Evidence

Recovering and preserving digital data requires a massive amount of storage space. Using the most advanced computer forensic technology available, evidence is recovered and preserved for immediate or future examination. The data is collected using the process of Bit Stream Imaging. The data is forensically sound and is preserved to be presented under the rules of best evidence. Access controls to segregate content regarded or claimed as Privileged can be established.


Computer Forensic Experts

Our Computer Forensic Services are conducted by certified experts with experience as former law enforcement and Federal government agency forensic investigators. They are experienced in providing expert testimony in criminal prosecutions or as part of a civil proceeding, and have been qualified as expert witnesses.

Forensic Software Programs used by Investigators are the most advanced versions available, including:

  • Guidance Software’s EnCase Forensic (Version 6)
  • X-Ways Forensics
  • WinHex
  • Access Data’s Forensic Tool Kit (FTK) v 3.0
  • Helix 3 Professional
  • LiNen Acquisition utility
  • Digital Intelligence – full suite of forensic write-blockers



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