#computer forensic examiner

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Bribery and Corruption fall in the category of white collar crimes that have a wider public impact and, as such, have serious repercussions for the accused. ICFECI has specialized experience in this field, is adept at advising and assisting clients in preparing a rock solid defense through traditional investigative and computer forensics.

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omeone is truly guilty the law must take its course and mete out punishment. However, if an individual or a service provider is innocent and has been wrongly accused, they pay for a crime they did not commit, losing money by way of punitive damages.

Loss of license, loss of reputation and even imprisonment. A defense attorney retained by such wrongly accused individuals might be more than capable of handling legal aspects but investigation is an area where he could do with help.

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These days studies are all about gaining a degree that leads to a paying career. The human factor does not enter the equation except in avenues like healthcare. A young man starts his career as an IT expert and gain job satisfaction.

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With the influx of digital expertise, the character and perpetration of white collar crime is undergoing stern change. Unfortunately, this has brought down some decisive security vulnerabilities that put digital credentials at menace. In the space of just 40 years we have gone from the Selectric — arguably the most technologically advanced typewriter of its day — to the computer age. A document creation system that had just two parts in 1961 (typewriter and element) can now have multiple components — some based in software and some in hardware.

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Technology and the internet have provided a wide platform for cyber as well as white collar crimes. Crime involving the use of computers and technology is rising in unprecedented proportions. In light of this, the field of forensic investigation has introduced cutting edge tools and equipments in order to remain at par with the criminals. From retinal scanning to tracing evidence on internet servers, computer forensics has improvised technology to solve sophisticated crimes involving the use of modern day resources like computers, laptops, cell phones and tablets.

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BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPUTER FORENSIC ANALYSIS

Electronic evidence has played an important role in the effective representation of defendants involved in both criminal and civil litigations. While earlier the authenticity of such evidence was questionable, the development of technology in recent years has made digitally procured evidence accurate and therefore admissible in a court of law if obtained abiding by legal standards.

With electronic devices becoming an aid to crimes like corporate frauds, intellectual property thefts, illegal hacking, misappropriation of documents, theft of accounts and assets as well as cyber crimes like cyber stalking, child pornography and various other white collar crimes, Computer Forensics has come to the forefront as means of tapping into information available over the internet and devices like computers, laptops and cell phones. Enumerating the benefits of Computer Forensics in the field of Criminal and Civil investigation, one can say that it serves diverse purposes relevant to the adequate representation of defendants involved in litigations.

Primarily, Computer Forensics is an unbiased field of investigation which relies upon technical expertise to capture evidence in digital formats and as opposed to physical evidence it is quite complicated. However, digital forensic investigation entails a process where thorough analysis is done to uncover the truth without any inclination towards a particular outcome. This leads to wading through vast repository of retrieved data to find evidence relevant to the case. Nevertheless, it helps in gathering untainted and authentic evidence due to the impartial approach to uncover the facts.

Contrary to physical evidence, Computer Forensics delves deeper into finding information on diverse aspects of the case. The criminal litigations which use Computer Forensics as an aid to investigation includes White collar Crimes and serious criminal offenses like homicide, cyber crimes, child pornography and drug trafficking.

It involves collecting data in the form of documents, video and image files, encrypted/ hidden information, data retrieved from servers, cell phones, deleted, damaged or corrupted files on computers as well as tracking social media activity, financial transactions and the vast amount of information exchange that takes place over the internet. The access to a wide range of data on the people involved in the case provides a better prospective of finding incriminating evidence or facts that dispel inaccurate conclusions.

What has made Computer Forensics a reliable source of evidence is its ability to analyze a mountain of data quickly and effectively without manual errors. This form of searching information on a case is not restricted and thus helps in recovering valuable data that has been deleted, modified or damaged. Due to this, nowadays, legal professionals are able to present evidence in courts that not long ago, was considered impossible. Plus computer forensics has brought into focus the relevance of expert witness testimony by digital forensic analysts who have acquired expertise in presenting complex electronic evidence in simpler terms still maintaining the authenticity.

Computer forensics allows for no possible instance of damage or destruction of organized reports and evidence. The procedures adapted in this type of investigation ensure that no piece of information is compromised. Meanwhile it maintains a perfect balance between law and technology by following legal standards while implementing tools and techniques to uncover evidence.

However, the field of computer forensic requires expert professionals who are trained in forensic methodologies as well as well versed in both criminal and civil laws and litigations to conduct thorough analysis.

Blog Source: https://icfeci.wordpress.com/2015/08/19/benefits-of-professional-computer-forensic-analysis/

[danjamesbook]

Electronic and digital devices have the scope of storing a vast amount of information regarding a person’s personal and professional life. It is a reliable repository of crucial information that needs to be extracted and presented to verify or nullify the events in a legal proceeding. Digital Media & Storage Devices including computers, laptops and tablets becoming a potential source of evidence in all litigations has made the involvement of a digital forensic expert inevitable.

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ICFECI provides investigative, expert , and other services necessary for effective representation of defendants (including offering services in accordance with Title 18, United States Code, Section 3006A. Adequate representation of defendants).

Digitization has affected the criminal  and illegal world as clearly and deeply as the general population. The  use of computers, digital gadgets like mobile phones and tablets to  commit crimes and illicit actions has become a common scenario. And with  that it has veneered the foundation of crime solving and evidence  representation on digital forensic discovery and investigation.