Digital Forensics
“The science of identifying, preserving, recovering, analysing and presenting facts about digital evidence found on computers or digital storage media devices.
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The team at J French Consultants have over 10 years experience in the science of data extraction and analysis.
Experienced in all forms of Digital Investigations and Examinations, we are on hand to help with your Digital Forensic requirements.
Digital devices such as computers, mobile phones, tablets, laptops, hard drives, USB sticks and memory cards hold vast amounts of data. Some of this data can prove critical when it comes to investigations. Obtaining this data requires specialist knowledge, tools and techniques. All data extracted then has to be interoperated, understood and presented to an evidential standard, admissible in court.
JFC conduct all investigations in accordance with Forensic Science Regulator’s Codes of Practice and Conduct and the ACPO guidelines.
Services we offer:
We can extract, analyse and report on data found in the following types of devices:
Computers - Laptops, Desktops, All-in-Ones, Servers
Mobile Devices - Phones, Tablets, Sat-Nav’s
Audio/Visual Devices - Cameras, CCTV, Drones
Games Consoles
Portable Media - External Hard Drives, SSDs, USBs, SD cards etc
What can we extract?
Operating System & user account information
Device usage based of metadata and time stamps
Communications Data such as SMS, Calls, Emails
Deleted files
Internet artefacts including history, typed searches, bookmarks, user accounts and downloaded data
Contents of Encrypted Files
Forensic FAQ’s
How do I know if my device contains critical data?
Unlike our competitors, we offer a Triage service. We can take a quick look at your device and establish is there is any case relevant data contained. This avoids the outlay of the cost of a full investigation, with the potential to come out empty handed. This also speeds up the time you get your devices back.
Where are my devices kept when in your possession?
All devices are kept in our secure forensic store room. The store is alarmed and accesses with a smart card. Any devices that have the ability to send or receive communications are kept inside a Faraday bag. A strict chain of custody is maintained.
I’ve seized a load of devices, some of which look old and broken. How do I know which ones to get analysed?
A quick phone call to us will help you establish what devices may contain data and would be worth bringing to us. We also offer education training to teams of staff on what types of devices contain data, where the data is, how it could be hidden, how to safely and correctly ‘bag & tag’.