Background

As one of the largest independent IT consultancies in the UK, CCL has amassed extensive expertise on many aspects of Information Technology. This knowledge has been used by a number of lawyers in IT litigation cases where CCL has supplied IT Expert Witnesses (having been involved in over 150 cases since 1988).

As an extension of this service and in response to client demand, in 2001 CCL developed a fully secure, Home Office approved, computer laboratory for IT Forensic and evidential analysis. This facility was launched as a separate company in 2004 - CCL-Forensics Ltd www.ccl-forensics.com.

Why is it needed?

Digital Forensics is the application of computer investigation and analysis techniques in the interests of determining potential legal evidence. This evidence may include, but is not limited to, such things as deleted emails or files, computer logs, indecent images, or spreadsheets and accounting information.

Similarly Mobile Phone and PDA technology can also be analysed and evidence recovered from call registers, dialled numbers, stored or deleted images and videos and text messages.

Given the pervasiveness of computers in modern life, it is hardly surprising that a connection exists between crime and computers. As the use of the personal computers has exploded, so has the number of people willing to exploit commercial computer-use to commit crimes and civil wrongs. Almost any type of investigation and litigation today may rely on evidence obtained from computer systems. 

Digital evidence from computer forensic analysis can prove to be a deciding factor in a legal case. It may be used to show that a crime has been committed, identify suspects, defend innocent parties, or help understand the motives and intent of individuals. 

CCL-Forensics Ltd

CCL-Forensics' experts recover evidence and analyse data, whilst at all times maintaining strict continuity of evidence (in line with the Association of Chief Police Officers' Guidelines), to ensure that the evidence is preserved in its original form so that it can be presented in court or at a tribunal.

The type of case worked on varies tremendously, but casework to-date has included: 

• Theft

• Blackmail

• Kidnap

• Fraud

• Rape and Sexual Assault

• Indecent Images/paedophilia

• Murder

• Conspiracy

• Accounting fraud

• IP Theft

• Sexual/Racial Harassment

• Employee Computer misuse

Services

Computers

• Preview Analysis

• Intermediate Analysis

• Full Analysis

• Fraud Investigations

• Destruction Order/Audit

• 24/7 Emergency Contact

• "HR Secure" - Proactive

• Expert Witness 

Mobile Phones and PDAs

• SIM and Handset Analysis

• SIM Analysis

• Handset Analysis

• Cell Site Analysis

• Billings Analysis

• SIM Download

• 24/7 Emergency Contact

• Helpdesk

• Expert Witness

Plus

• 3 x Home Office approved secure laboratories

• Security-cleared personnel

• ISO 9001 Certified

• Court experience as Expert Witness

• Dedicated Quality and Exhibits Manager

• Complete discretion and confidentiality

• Proven track record/references

Clients include Police Forces, Lawyers, Corporations, Local Authorities, Public Sector and individuals, all of whom appreciate CCL-Forensics unique combination of technical knowledge, meticulous attention to detail and extensive Expert Witness experience.

For more information visit www.ccl-forensics.com or for a confidential discussion call Sophie Gilkes or Mark Larson on 01789 261200