Understanding Digital Forensics
Digital Forensics is the discipline of recovering and investigating material found in digital devices, typically in relation to cyber crime. Data may need to be recovered from a broad spectrum of devices in the event of a security incident, so you will need experts on your side to identify, preserve and analyse data to keep your business moving.
Digital forensics specialists are also required to present facts and opinions in a tailored report, often fulfilling all the necessary requirements for admissible evidence for legal or disciplinary proceedings. Reports should be presented in a clear, concise and relevant format.
At 4Secure, we follow guidelines set out by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), which includes four key principles for handling digital evidence:
When are Digital Forensics required?
Digital electronics or digital (electronic) circuits are electronics that operate on digital signals. In contrast, analog circuits manipulate analog signals whose performance is more subject to manufacturing tolerance, signal attenuation and noise.
Evidence obtained from digital platforms is an essential ingredient of almost every investigation whether criminal, civil or even HR. Getting it right first time, every time by experienced well equipped personnel is core to 4Secure’s approach.
Digital forensics isn’t just about solving crimes and repairing damage, it is also focused on building a credible case file that’s backed-up by evidence and logical argument. Consider this the ‘Who, What, Where, When and Why’ of a cyber crime investigation. For example, a case file may be required to:
4Secure Solution
We offer complete digital media forensic investigation capabilities, including full data recovery, interrogation and evidence capture activities in accordance with industry best practice on the following:
We acquire and process data in a manner that follows the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Guidelines on Digital Forensics to ensure the integrity of the data we recover cannot be questioned.
4Secure forensic analysts come from a diverse background including law enforcement and the military and have more than a decade of experience in the field. Our analysts use the market leading Wiebetech Ditto Fieldstation to capture data and are trained to operate various digital forensic products including Guidance Software EnCase, Cellebrite UFED and Magnet Forensics Internet Evidence Finder. They can also identify, recover and present data down to the binary level if required.
Speak to us about your specific requirements and how our trusted digital forensics services can aid your business.
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