The use of computer forensics is becoming an increasingly common feature within many criminal investigations. With an ever increasing number of digital devices available on the market, various incidents and information stored on these products can now be analysed playing a vital role in bringing an alleged criminal to justice. CCL Forensics are at the forefront of such forensics, by using the latest tools and techniques to track digital activity of possible offenders, locate deleted files and ultimately uncover any potential evidence.

With many offices, homes and businesses having at least one computer on the premises, those committing criminal acts may be inclined to try and store vital information or even commit a crime via their computer. We have a strong and successful background in uncovering evidence of computer misuse which can then be produced and presented in court proceedings.

Finding and retrieving data that the owner deleted is a delicate procedure that should only be undertaken by trained professionals such as our expert analysts here at CCL Forensics. Such evidence is often volatile and needs to be dealt with care in order to protect its integrity and avoid any damage, so it is in a suitable condition to be used at a later date.

This level of forensic investigation can help to highlight incidents in fraud cases, examples of identity theft and possible money laundering along with many more. We are determined to do our utmost within whichever sector our investigation falls and once any evidence has been located, we can offer an expert witness in court to discuss our findings.

Forensically analysing evidence has always played a key role in criminal investigations however with developments in technology, analysing incidents on computers has been the subject of rapid growth in recent years. We at CCL Forensics works in state-of-the-art, fully secured labs that are equipped with all of the latest computer forensics technology, to give us the best chance of finding any evidence that may be available.

The digital forensic investigation process is both complex and delicate. The procedure needs to be carried out in a careful and controlled manner, and to achieve this, rigorous and expertly implemented steps need to be followed. Here at CCL, we take the investigation of computer forensics extremely seriously – not only due to our passion and skill within the industry, but also because we recognise the implications which our findings and results can have.

Due to the changing nature of crime and technology, it is crucial that our investigation processes remain in line with all developments. To ensure we stay on the forefront of such investigation, we employ full-time research and development analysts, whose sole job is to constantly push our techniques and methods forwards. Through thorough and dedicated research into creating and validating forensically sound tools and evaluating internal processes within the company, we are able to stay on the cutting-edge of the computer forensics industry.

As digital devices grow more complex, standard forensic tools may no longer hold the ability to extract the vital data which often proves so valuable within any type of Police investigation. Our continual advancements within both our own processes, and the techniques and technology which we use, mean that we are able to locate, extract, and preserve data which other methods may have failed to achieve.

You can see our latest advancements on our website, which includes the latest information on new and successful tools which we have been able to implement into our processes. Some examples of such technology include FLARE – our mobile phone intelligence analysis tool, and EPILOG – which is used to extract deleted and de-referenced data from SQLite databases.

Our experience within thousands of computer forensics investigations has enabled us to strengthen our exiting robust processes into a solid and highly reliable platform for forensically retrieving data. Due to the volatile nature of digital evidence, our examiners follow rigorous methods to ensure that the integrity of the data is not compromised in any way.

Let our specialist team of examiners and analysts take control of your computer forensics investigation, for the safest, most secure and most successful results. For more information on the processes which we use within digital forensics, contact our team today, who will be happy to help.

Given the continual rise in accessibility of computers and mobile technology, the implementation of computer forensics is becoming increasingly important within Police investigations and criminal law. More people than ever before are using computers as a means of information, entertainment and storage, and as a result, the Police are able to employ the help of industry experts to help within the extraction and preservation of vital data when these devices are alleged to be involved in crime. As highly experienced professionals, we at CCL Forensics are able to use our specialist equipment and expertise within computer forensics to conform to all UK guidelines, for the most reliable and accurate service.

For all computer evidence used in court, it is crucial to handle all equipment with the greatest care, sensitivity and precision. ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) guidelines have been put in place to ensure that examiners preserve and present the integrity and authenticity of all evidence. As a company dedicated to providing the most accurate and  forensically acquired forms of evidence, we take the greatest measures to ensure that no evidence is changed or compromised, meaning it is  provided in a precise and exact manner.

To comply with guidelines, we have made sure to create the most suitable setting within which to carry out all analysis. Using our state-of-the-art labs allows us to carry out all investigations within a controlled and secure environment, for the most precise and advantageous outcome.

With cutting-edge equipment, devices and software available to us, we have been able to build up an excellent history in uncovering evidence in a variety of different criminal sectors. This includes areas such as money laundering, intellectual property theft, hacking, indecent images and drug dealing, to name a few. Such diverse experience allows us to thoroughly examine all evidence, and produce the best results possible, whilst continuing to fully conform to stringent guidelines.

Through recognising the importance of UK guidelines for computer forensics within law, we have been able to develop and implement the most successful and effective of methods and processes within all of our investigations. If you would like to benefit from the specialised services which we offer, get in touch with our expert team today for further advice.

As computer technology continues to develop, the need for advancements in computer forensics to obtain and collect potentially vital data in cases of criminal activity is essential. Here at CCL Forensics, we are proud to remain at the cutting edge of such advances and are continually producing new tools and techniques to extract evidence from the latest technology and products on the market.

Our dedicated, full time research and development analysts work on devising new forensic tools to use in order to be able to recover and extract evidence from all forms of technology to ensure that CCL Forensics stay at the forefront of the computer forensics industry.

With the continued advances in technological products being made available to the wider market, there is always the greater risk that criminal activity may occur. The tools we as forensic analysts have become accustomed to using may no longer be suitable for the job, which is why there is a need to grow and advance our development in line with that of technology.

A key aspect of our service is the extraction of deleted and de-referenced data and with SQLite databases now becoming more popular, we use our in –house developed “Epilogue” database analysis tool to effectively collect all the relevant data for us to pass on to the right authority.

The need for effective data collection tools is essential and all of our analysts are constantly trained on the latest forensic methods to ensure that the best results are achieved on every case they work on. We here at CCL Forensics work closely with the Law Enforcement Agencies and the data collected from our computer forensics tools and techniques are used as a method of bringing criminals to justice.

As time advances, so does the rate at which technology develops. Whilst this has excellent and exciting implications in the sectors of computers, machines or other electronic equipment, it also gives way for a renewed opportunity within the criminal community. With increasing access to new forms of technology, it is no surprise that we may begin to see a rise in the use of technology such as mobile phones and computers within illicit criminal activity. As a company who recognises such technological advancement, we at CCL Forensics are continually developing our own methods to create the most cutting edge and effective techniques in computer forensics.

Working within a state-of-the-art lab, we are dedicated to conducting persistent and thorough research, to ensure our methods remain at the very forefront of digital and computer forensics. Our Research and Development Analysts are continually working to formulate and validate essential new forensic tools, for valuable implementation within our investigations.

Examples of techniques which we have developed include EPILOG – which is able to extract vital information and digital evidence from SQLite databases. These are widely used across many computers and mobile phones, including the Apple iPhone, and our techniques allows us to retrieve potential deleted data which the investigator may otherwise not have been able to see.

We have also managed to expertly develop MWCT – a technique which is able to interpret evidence from the web cache of mobile phones, presenting us with crucial information from sources such as the web history, social networking history and webmail.

Within our 10,000 square foot lab, we are able to find, identify, extract and present invaluable information from digital, computer and mobile phone devices, which may prove essential within investigations. As industry leaders, CCL-Forensics are the intelligent choice for anyone looking for talented and experienced computer forensics specialists.

With the users of social media websites increasing day in day out it comes as no surprise that the levels of crime on the web are on the increase. With personal details always being updated and the everyday use of the social media networks from people of all ages, there is a great deal of personal information stored on the internet and therefore on a person’s computer. We here at CCL Forensics specialise in computer forensics to uncover evidence in any online crime.

The sheer growth in social media websites means that we have had to develop new and improved techniques to discover and remain at the pinnacle of cutting edge computer and digital forensics.  Our team of experts are dedicated to uncovering the best evidence possible to help with investigations to bring the perpetrators to justice.

From our state of the art labs, our team of highly trained and experienced forensic analysts use the latest tools to analyse your computer misuse. CCL Forensics aim to extract vital information that can be used in co-operation with police at a court case, so whether it be a case of identity theft through to uncovering terrorism plots we are there to help.

The rise in identity theft, online bullying, hacking and much more can all result from social media sites. We have the experience and expertise to act as witnesses in any court case and with over 6000 cases behind us we have the skills to combat this new wave of social media crimes.

With the continued creation of social media sites, the risk of online crime will continue to rise in accordance with this. We at CCL Forensics are always, as one of the largest and longest running computer forensics companies on the market, continuing to fight the wave of crime hitting the social media online world. For any more information please do not hesitate to get in touch via our online enquiry form.

As computer and mobile phone technology grows more and more complex, and becomes a bigger part of our daily lives, the need for computer forensics and investigations is growing. Here at CCL Forensics our services in these matters have been used in cases involving crimes of almost every kind imaginable. From fraud, theft and drug abuse to harassment and terrorism, we’ve been instrumental in the administration of justice. But regardless of whether a defendant is guilty or innocent, we remain committed to the impartiality, quality, depth and efficiency of our computer forensics analyses.

If you’re involved in an investigation, have suspicions regarding the misuse of some form of digital data or device, or simply want to retrieve lost data, CCL can help. We’ve assisted in countless police investigations from around the country, including some high profile cases. This means that we’ve proven our skills and trustworthiness in the industry and pride ourselves on being able to recover forensic evidence for important investigations.

In any investigation, the key to success is to be comprehensive and thorough. If your suspicions about an employee or concerns regarding legal issues remain unresolved, computer forensics from CCL could be the unexplored avenue that leads to a breakthrough. Perhaps some new technology has come to light?

If this is the case, our experienced team can be trusted to find any sensitive data present. We offer ISO accredited operating processes which have been successful in many thousands of cases and counting.

Here at CCL we’re also regularly audited and our constant communication with law enforcement agencies helps ensure that all of our evidence stands up fully in court. For any level of computer forensics investigation across the country involving any digital computer equipment (including phones, cameras, hard drives, servers etc) get in touch this summer.

In the past few decades, the ability to view, transfer and store huge amounts of data virtually instantaneously has revolutionised the way in which humanity operates. The internet is a seemingly bottomless resource of information, and would take over 57,000 years to go through if printed off and read none stop! With so much data belonging to different people, it’s absolutely crucial that computer forensics experts like CCL Forensics adhere to accepted guidelines regarding how this information is handled. The Association of Chief Police Officers issues a set of standards which inform everything that our specialist team should do.

As crime is an unfortunate inextricable facet of human life, the technological revolution has also led to changes in the nature of the evidence used to bring criminals to justice. It’s important for our specialists to conduct themselves in a sound forensic manner so that the sensitive digital evidence collected will stand up to scrutiny in a court of law.

The ACPO digital evidence guidelines state that any persons dealing with sensitive data must be competent enough to do so. Here at CCL Forensics, we subject our analysts to a thorough vetting and testing process before hiring them, and coupled with our ongoing intensive training programs and regular competency reviews, these measures ensure staff are capable of retrieving data lawfully and within the ACPO guidelines.

The guidelines also demand an audit trail or associated record of every process to which the computer or similar device is subjected to in order to retrieve data, including full details of the techniques used to examine extracted data itself.

At CCL Forensics, we provide comprehensive records of all work undertaken to preserve the integrity of information as evidence, and these records are also useful for explaining to clients the work we’ve undertaken on their behalf. For thoroughly regulated computer forensics services, CCL Forensics can help in this, an increasingly digitised age.

This article is not affiliated to, nor endorsed by ACPO.

Many of us have some idea of the techniques that are used by forensics experts in relation to criminal activities – checking for evidence, taking fingerprints and tracing suspects. However, whilst computer forensics is a practice that is being used much more commonly, due to the increased usage of computers and other devices, many of us know very little about what it actually is. So what is computer forensics and why is it so important in this digital age?

In today’s society the vast majority of households and businesses posses computers, they are used to communicate, listen to music and even watch television. Unfortunately, this has led to an surge in the number of crimes that involve computers or other digital devices like mobile phones or satellite navigation systems.

At CCL Forensics, we have first-hand experience of using specialised techniques to identify data within a computer that could link an individual to a crime.  These techniques are grouped under the collective term, computer forensics.

We follow a precise process to ensure that none of the data is damaged, which could potentially compromise the integrity of an investigation. This process begins with forensic imaging, which creates a binary copy of a computer hard drive without altering the suspect system. The analysts can then pin-point what the computer has been used for and how, which is detailed in a comprehensive report that can be used as part of a criminal investigation.

Computer forensics can also be used internally by companies that suspect that their employees have been misusing the computer systems. More commonly, it is used by the Police as part of criminal cases involving murder, sex offences, terrorism, fraud and other serious activities.

Further information about computer forensics and other associated practices that we at CCL Forensics provide can be found on our website. Any organisation that suspects that their computers are being misused should contact our team by calling the number on our website.

We need only look to the recent past to recognise the astonishing rate at which technology moves forward. If we were to glance back even a few decades, we’d see a world in which the computer was a luxury enjoyed by very few – thought they were primitive by today’s standards. Of course, in modern Britain computers are so common that it’s impossible to imagine a world without them, and most of us are now computer literate from an early age. However, such continual advancements in technology do lead to challenges in the area of computer forensics, as some firms struggle to keep up.

Thankfully, here at CCL Forensics, we’re not one of those companies. We’ve long since recognised the importance of staying one step ahead of the game, which is why we invest in continual research and development, as well as maintaining a workforce which is consistently highly trained.

A recent example of the success of our research is how we’ve refined our services in the area of SatNav Forensics. As more and more satellite navigation systems are being used in criminal activities, we have dedicated our own research and development resource to providing us with the information necessary to allow us to extract any data from the growing number of GPS devices on the market.

For ordinary users, as technology becomes more complex it follows that sensitive information may be more difficult to isolate and retrieve. This reinforces the existing warning for companies and individuals, who suspect computer misuse, to avoid trying to retrieve data themselves, as this action can lead to information degradation or loss altogether.

Here at CCL Forensics we are confident that we can retrieve information forensically from the vast majority of computer systems. Overall, we’ve completed more than 2500 cases in computer forensics alone, which means that it’s likely we’ll have previous experience working with any system you might have. If you suspect computer misuse has taken place, get in touch with our expert team.