What Is Computer Forensics?

What is computer forensics? When will you need our service (notice it’s "when" and not "if") and what can it mean to you?

Computer forensics is a simple concept. It’s the examination of a computer, usually the computer’s hard drive, with the goal being to find evidence that can stand up to scrutiny. The evidence can be anything from indications that a file was modified or deleted or, that a malicious e-mail was created on the subject computer.

Eagle Investigative Services, Inc. has proven expertise across the entire spectrum of computer forensics examination of our client’s computers. Our clients range from international investigative firms to those involved in criminal defense proceedings The only requirements are that a computer be involved and that the system in question be accessible to our team.

What can you expect from our investigation? First, you can expect and demand total professionalism and discretion. We will handle all aspects of the investigation, be it the computer forensic aspects or the attendant interviews, with rules of evidence at the forefront. The computer will be processed so that the original material remains intact. For example, we only process against an exact copy of the computer’s hard drive. All material is controlled and a chain of custody is maintained and documented. If needed, the processing methods and associated documentation can be made available in a court of law. Discretion comes in the form of limiting the number of people exposed to the investigation. This may be significant when, for example, access to, or manipulation of, sensitive corporate information is suspected.

What can we find? Our techniques can find hidden files, uncover deleted files, indications of file modifications, Internet activities, file downloads, and portions of documents. In short, we can support your needs for evidence of corporate espionage, inappropriate web browsing, malicious e-mail, and/or file manipulation to cover traces of activity. With the evidence at hand, many sensitive and awkward situations can be resolved while keeping the number of knowledgeable parties to a minimum

We Provide:

• Analysis of Computers and Data in Criminal Investigations
• Onsite Seizure of Computer Data in Criminal Investigations
• Analysis of Computers and Data in Civil Litigation
• Onsite seizure of Computer Data in Civil Litigation
• Analysis of Company Computers to Determine Employee Activity
• Assistance in Preparing Electronic Discovery Requests
• Reporting in a Comprehensive and Readily Understandable Manner
• Court Recognized Computer Expert Witness Testimony
• Computer Forensics on Both PC and Mac Platforms
• Fast Turn Around Time

For more information about how our service can make use of computer technology as part of our investigations, click on the Request For Information and provide us with as much information as you have about your situation.