Computer Forensic Services

Today we are living in a digital world. Everything we do is computerized and leaves a digital fingerprint. Whether it is cybercrime, a dispute over intellectual property, or an issue of violating company policy, computer forensics is now used every day. The process of researching, finding, preparing, analyzing, and processing electronic data for evidence in legal matters is now a necessary service.

Morrison Maierle Systems Corp. (MMSC) offers Computer Forensic Services to aid those in need of discovering the truth, finding the full depth of a network security breach or winning a legal case.

Proactive Forensic Investigation

MMSC understands that time is money in today’s society. Stopping a problem before it escalates into a major situation can save a company hours of resource time and money on problem resolution. Proactive Forensic Investigation can be used to assist in these situations. Often used as a “quick peek” discovery and analysis of computer evidence, Proactive Forensic Investigation can be used when a situation has the potential to escalate and warrant further investigation. Proactive Forensic Investigation includes:

  • Performing a preliminary investigation to determine if company policy has been violated.
  • Capturing sensitive electronic documents and other computer information to preserve the electronic evidence.
  • Mitigating risk and minimizing the effect of downstream actions.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of all information related to the investigation.

Hacking/Malware Incident Response: Why Choose MMSC?

When you have a breach in security, who you trust to find the breach is as important as the data itself. Using your internal IT department may jeopardize the data. MMSC will help you obtain the relevant data in a manner that can withstand the scrutiny of a courtroom.

  • MMSC is an objective, third party resource.
  • MMSC is trained in evidence handling.
  • MMSC is certified in Computer Forensics.
  • MMSC can be called as an expert witness for cases and trials.
  • MMSC will keep the breach confidential or contact local law enforcement for you.

Computer Forensic Analysis – A More In-Depth Look

For a more detailed look at your evidence, a computer analyst will delve deeper and further analyze the information. MMSC will help you determine the facts as recorded on computer systems and electronic media in an efficient and non-biased manner. We follow the chain of evidence as it presents itself. Computer forensic analysis goes beyond the initial investigation to include:

  • Electronic evidence that is admissible in court
  • Relevant information that includes the origin of the electronic documents and search history authentication
  • Reconstruction of events using electronic documentation and time line analysis
  • Substantiation of allegations or legal claims using electronic documents
  • Minimizing the impact of spoliation
  • Linking evidence together to prove your case
  • Preparing evidence for litigation support including deposition and expert witness testimony
  • Internet history and registry analysis

What are Computer Forensic Services?

MMSC offers a variety of forensic services for your needs. From E-Discovery to Internet Forensics, MMSC offers your organization the services you need to find, analyze, process and preserve your data.

Electronic Discovery
The investigation of information on a computer system. E-discovery is discovery of information in electronic format. Examples of the types of data included in e-discovery are e-mail, instant messaging chats, accounting databases, CAD/CAM files, websites, and any other information that can be stored electronically.
Data Recovery
The recovery of previously “deleted” information. A computer forensic analyst can often recover information that was thought to be previously deleted by the user even it was intentionally deleted.
Forensic Consulting
The performance of document reviews, advice on case strategy, communication of results and findings in a non-technical manner. Forensic consulting includes MMSC making recommendations for the next steps in your forensic investigation.
Deposition Consulting
Preparation and review of deposition questions and answers. We will also respond to requests for appearances at depositions.
Technical Consulting
Process encrypted data, perform file conversions, produce emails, and other forensic materials. MMSC will support additional search or special case-related requests.
Disk Forensics
The process of acquiring and analyzing the data stored on physical storage media. These media include cell phones, PDA’s, removable media and computer hard drives. This process includes the recovery of hidden and deleted data as well as file identification, the process for identifying who created a file or message.
Network Forensics
The process of examining network traffic using sniffers and tracing. This process includes real-time monitoring and the viewing of transaction logs to look for suspicious patterns and anomalies.
Internet Forensics
The process of determining what sites a user has visited on the Internet or where a user has been on the internal company network. This process is used to determine whether inappropriate Internet website access and/or downloading was intentional or accidental. It is also used to determine if company sensitive information has been inappropriately sent using a personal email account.
Email/Messaging Forensics
The study of the source and content of electronic mail and Internet chat as evidence. This process includes identifying the actual email sender, intended email recipient, date sent, time sent, location, and the originating email address. Email has become a daily part of personal and business lives. There are serious issues that can be identified and supported by using email such as harassment, discrimination, or unauthorized use of company property.