Computer Forensic Services
Appropriate Response
Ibas recognises that evidence based on a computer is extremely volatile and
will degrade rapidly. To this end our ethos is to respond to your needs in
the most timely, appropriate and proportionate manner.
Investigation Plan
Following your enquiry with Ibas one of our Investigation Managers will
prepare a written Investigation Plan setting out the agreed objectives,
sources of evidence and our time and cost estimations. This, together with a
Standard Terms and Conditions, will form the agreement between us. Upon
receipt of your written instructions we will proceed with the investigation
as soon as practicable.
Delivery and Collect
A significant amount of our work is carried out in one of computer forensic
laboratories. Customers can choose to deliver and collect the relevant
sources of evidence from any of our Forensic Laboratories.
Location Work
The need for immediate response and confidentiality requires that a
substantial number of computer forensic investigations be carried out on our
customer's site or other appropriate location. Such investigations ensure
that all relevant sources of evidence are identified and examined in
site.
Ibas has developed and maintains various forensic tools and utilities that are capable of being securely transported anywhere in the world. When necessary Ibas is able to deliver all phases of a forensic investigation while working on location. The Ibas methodology for computer forensic investigations ensures that the highest evidential standards are maintained as well as the security and confidentiality of all material relating to the investigation.
Covert Acquisition
Covert investigations frequently reveals compelling evidence while ensuring
that the subject is denied any opportunity to destroy other evidence or
alert conspirators. Ibas has considerable experience in managing and
delivering covert investigations so that they can be successfully completed
in a legal and ethical manner.
Proactive Investigation
A proactive investigation is the term used to describe an investigation
that is conducted before, or during, the time that a crime is being
committed. Human rights and rules of evidence are undeniably the most
important factors in a proactive investigation. Ibas has the professional
knowledge and experience required addressing the acquisition of evidence
from a computer in such a manner.
Investigation Report
Once the objectives have been achieved we will prepare a full Investigation
Report. This report will address the identification and continuity of the
evidence, describe the procedures that we deployed together with a summary
of the results; our observations, conclusion and, where appropriate, our
recommendations. The report will include any relevant extracts referred to
in the report that supports our analysis or conclusions.
Expert Witness
Expert opinion is frequently required to interpret or support the forensic
evidence. As one of the world's leading authorities in the storage and
recovery of data Ibas seamlessly provides access to a wealth of expertise
that is second to none.
The resolution of incidents frequently requires the preparation of formal witness statements, affidavits or exhibit bundles. Ibas' senior investigators have experience in various jurisdictions throughout Europe in the preparation of such evidence.
Confidentiality
Ibas is proud of its worldwide reputation for honesty and integrity. All
information that is disclosed to us is subject to our own terms and
conditions that include our standard procedures addressing confidentiality.
If considered appropriate Ibas will discuss and agree a formal
non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with you.
