With IT equipment and computers so widely used in modern day business, the opportunity for criminal activity to take place increases. As a result of this, more and more companies are looking for help from computer forensics specialists. Computer investigations require a high level of expertise to identify if misuse has taken place and to what extent. One of the most harmful forms of criminal computer activity is hacking, which unfortunately is not just the preserve of movies anymore. Identifying and preventing hacking is essential to safeguarding any business’s operations, regardless of size.

Computer forensics can investigate instances where an individual or organisation believes their systems have been a victim of misuse.  At CCL-Forensics we can investigate a variety of misue methods – including hacking attacks – and extract the necessary evidence in order to act in legal proceedings. We can also provide guidance to help prevent future attacks.

Computer hacking is usually undertaken by those who wish to steal personal information and access sensitive company information, using highly sophisticated and difficult to trace techniques. Acting as an expert witness in court is central to a prosecution. We can often present complex and highly technical issues that go into forming a forensic examination and present these in a manner that all parties can understand.

We use an array of investigative techniques for discovering data present in a computer system, and in the recovery of deleted or relevant files. This is essential for uncovering evidence of hacking, but the theft of intellectual property, electronic fraud, the accessing of inappropriate or illegal websites etc.

At CCL-Forensics we understand that a criminal proceeding can live or die by the quality of the information provided by expert witnesses. The key to providing an effective witness service is the comprehensive training given to those who appear in court. Our analysts undergo thorough tuition that covers the broad spectrum of cross-examination and courtroom presentation. In short, we can ensure your computer forensics and digital misuse investigations are carried out to the highest standard.

The field of computer forensics, as its name suggests, is not totally dissimilar from “regular” forensics. Both techniques are used to gather sensitive material in situations where criminal or suspicious activity is suspected. However, unfortunately some computer crime scenes may become contaminated by untrained users attempting to investigate data themselves. Thankfully, expert forensic computer analysts like CCL Forensics could still help recover important data even if it has been tampered with – although this makes it much more difficult.

At the heart of CCL professionalism are the computer and mobile phone analysts themselves. In the very first instance, every one of our fifty strong team of forensic analysts are security vetted by the police, which means that not only can you trust CCL as a company, but individuals can be relied on to maintain confidentiality too.

New technicians undergo rigorous training which is supported by regular counselling and review sessions. This demonstrates to new clients that our analysts are able to work creatively on a case by case basis, ensuring that any sensitive data will be discovered first time.

If you work in business you will know that reliable staff form the backbone of your company. In fact, it might be an investigation into a team member’s behaviour that has led you to CCL. Having worked on so many cases in this area, we understand that trust within a team is paramount; and that’s why we think it’s so important to be able to guarantee the reliability all of our computer analysts.

If you choose a computer forensics firm like CCL, you benefit from not just our skills, but our legal experience too. We can provide reliable evidence in legal cases of all kinds, due to our vetted and accredited staff. Don’t trust delicate data with anyone else, contact the qualified team at CCL Forensics.

We are all familiar with traditional legal cases – those that generally involve a party being defended and an individual or group who is taking action against them. Evidence is then presented and a decision made as to the guilt or otherwise of the accused. Something that is becoming increasingly widespread due to the proliferation of new technology is the process of e-discovery, (a technique which can also involve computer forensics) which can be used where electronic data forms the basis of the legal action.

In layman’s terms, e-discovery is the method of processing, analysing and categorising electronically stored material for use in the legal environment. As the use of computers and electronic equipment becomes more pronounced, so will their use in instances of fraud and the theft of intellectual property occur. This may take the form of emails, word processed documents and other sources of information – all of which can be used in litigation.

An essential component of any legal action is to ensure the integrity of the material in question is not compromised. This can be assured through the use of a professional computer forensics specialist, like the team at CCL-Forensics. Where data is collected on-site forensically from computers, servers, mobiles and other appliances, it can be filtered down by file type, date range or keyword, which will ensure the swift presentation of only the key information for review.

At CCL-Forensics, our analysts have a wealth of experience in the examination of electronic data based on specific requirements, as well as working in conjunction with clients who wish to review the information independently. Our two dedicated ‘viewing suites’ enable customers to utilise specialist software to examine large amounts of data and perform e-discovery tasks themselves, with assistance from one of our experts available. Either way, we can help you to uncover any relevant information as part of a court case.