digital forensics
These days every enterprise has an indisputable reliance on computers. Of course, most documentation produced today is produced on a computer and over 70% of that documentation is never printed. The manipulation and storage of computerized financial data, inventory, personnel records, medical information, shipping schedules, email communications, contracts and intellectual property are but a few examples of the myriad ways we use these digital helpers. We also know that the ever present human factor can render your computer data completely worthless to you in the blink of an eye.
Digital Forensics is the legally tested and approved restoration, collection, preservation, analysis, and presentation of computer-related evidence. This digital evidence may be used to support, or disprove, aspects of an investigation or litigation involving companies, individuals or law enforcement. You cannot afford to take any chances or make any mistakes. Even the simple act of turning on a computer can taint digital evidence, rendering it inadmissible and useless.
ESS Digital Forensics examiners use laboratory validated techniques and tools to produce and examine an exact digital image of the suspect system. The original is secured to preserve its unchanged contents.
All ESS digital forensics examiners hold internationally recognized certifications in their field, in addition to possessing U.S. Government security clearances. Our client materials receive only the highest standard of secure handling. Our ISO 9001:2000 Certified laboratory has a strict access control policy allowing only those personnel involved with the forensics analysis process access to the materials.
In addition, we are working toward ISO 17025 and American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors / International certification. These certifications, and the effort required to meet them, provide a superior comfort level to our clients because they know they are dealing with professionals who are very serious about what they do.
We are able to perform our services in the most challenging, sensitive and discreet circumstances. ESS recognizes and respects the need for utmost privacy in proprietary and confidential matters, often working where the attorney-client privilege has been invoked.
ESS digital forensics clients consist primarily of corporations, municipalities, law enforcement agencies and attorneys in the Mid-Atlantic region, but extends to other areas of the country as well. ESS often performs as reliable and confidential background support to other firms who have a direct relationship with the customer. We strictly honor and protect attorney – client, and other private and privileged communications. In addition, we always follow legal guidelines and requirements for maintaining the care, custody, control and chain of custody of all potential evidence.
Our forensic capabilities are not limited to individual computers or sources of electronic evidence. Rather, we include skills in network security, technical vulnerability assessments, network forensics, penetration testing and intrusions as well. We are fortunate to have specialists who provide the support required for these larger and more complex situations. We have been approved as a special third party digital forensics laboratory in litigation in New York.
The areas shown below are representative of the types of cases ESS digital forensics examiners and network security engineers have been involved in to date:
- Sexual harassment
- Network security and vulnerability
- Theft of intellectual property
- Attorney / client privileged communications and redaction of same
- Wrongful termination
- Misuse of corporate assets
- Insurance fraud investigations
- Misappropriation of funds
- Misappropriation of physical assets other than computers
- Computer theft
- Criminal controlled substances
- Violation of corporate agreements
- Court orders for the preparation of digital evidence
In summation, ESS Digital Forensics offers:
- A complete service from initial evidence collection through expert presentation.
- Total confidentiality.
- Incident Response team.
- Collection procedures strictly in line with legal requirements.
- Certified, cleared and experienced Digital Forensics Examiners.
Give us a call today and arrange for a completely confidential discussion regarding your digital forensics requirements.
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