Computer Forensics is a branch of forensic science pertaining to legal evidence found in computers and digital storage mediums. Computer forensics is sometimes referred to as Digital Forensics are now at the centre of every investigation. To provide this specialist resource Carratu has a dedicated team of computer forensics experts that operate from a state-of-the-art forensic laboratory within our offices. All our experts have given evidence in a variety of arenas including Tribunals, Miltary Courts Martials and Crown Court.

Using highly qualified and ISFCE (International Society for Forensic Computer Examiners), certified personnel who have previously served in a computer forensics role with High Tech Crimes Units, we are able to cover all areas of computer misuse including fraud, internet / e-mail abuse, data theft, pornography and hacking.

Our computer forensics experts, using forensically sound techniques,software and following the current ACPO guidelines, work closely with our investigation team to uncover any evidence present on all forms of storage media, including computer hard drives, mobile phones, PDAs, memory sticks etc. Any material recovered through our computer forensics service will be acceptable in any court.

Some of the areas we have been called upon to carry out computer forensics:

• Unauthorised disclosure of corporate information and data
  (accidental and intentional)

• Intellectual Property infringement

• Industrial espionage

• Fraud

• Data Theft