Overview of Computer Forensics

More and more transactions from the commercial world, government and private individuals exist only in a digital form. The only way to prove what has happened or failed to happen is by looking at digital evidence.
 
Whilst many large organisations and corporate bodies will have disaster recovery plans few have plans or formal processes to identify, collect and preserve digital evidence.

Sapphire has over a decade of working with digital evidence and was one of the first UK organisations fully certified to ISO/IEC27001.

The forensic team at Sapphire offer a wide range of forensic services that may be utilised whenever an organisation or individual wishes to prove conclusively the existence or otherwise of computer based data. This may also include the circumstances surrounding the receipt or manipulation of the data in question. Download the Sapphire whitepaper - Computer Forensics an Introduction for further information. 

Sapphire’s forensic team is fully prepared to offer a quick and timely response to all your digital needs, from failed systems to virus/malware infections and compromised systems.

Existing clients are from both the public and private sectors including; large corporate, local and central government departments, law firms, NHS and housing associations.

Case Studies
Tait Walker Chartered Accountants
Serious Fraud Office
Anonymous: Schools Equipment Misused

Our experienced investigators regularly work with the following hardware:

• Desktop Personal Computers and workstation
• Server and Raid based systems
• Windows/Linux/Mac systems
• PDAs and handheld devices
• Satellite navigation systems
• Tape back-up devices

Prior to any forensic investigation engagement, the investigator will agree the scope of the project and the deliverables with you. Once this has been confirmed, Sapphire will quote you a fixed price to carry out the work.

What should you do if you suspect an incident?

Sapphire has designed a step by step guide to securing the suspect machine and seeking professional help. Download the Forensic Seizure Guidelines. 

“Sapphire undertook forensics services at the request of the ICT Unit in Sunderland City Council.  The work was delivered on time, succinctly reported and to the requirements of the Head of Service – an outstanding piece of work”
Howard Smith, Corporate Information Security Manager, Sunderland City Council

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