What are Computer Forensics and Digital Evidence?

Computer Forensics is the collection, preservation, identification, extraction, documentation, interpretation and presentation of digital evidence for evidentiary and/or root cause analysis.

Digital Evidence is information and data of investigative value that is stored or transmitted by a computer etc. In its natural state, we are unable to see what is contained in the physical object that holds the evidence. Equipment and software are required to make the evidence available; which is, by its very nature, fragile. It can be altered, damaged, or destroyed by inappropriate handling or improper examination. Special procedures and precautions should always be adopted.

Digital Evidence can be used in criminal cases, civil disputes and human resources/employment tribunal proceedings.

MD5 Limited is located in a law enforcement security vetted building, that contains a state-of-the-art, fully equipped Computer Forensics laboratory which is fully compliant with ACPO standards (presently working towards ISO 17025). MD5 Ltd are constantly researching technology to enhance its investigative and forensic capabilities.

Computer Forensics : Registered Expert Witness

All our work adheres to the ACPO 'Good Practice Guide for Computer based Electronic Evidence'. We are registered with Sweet & Maxwell as Computer Forensics Expert Witnesses ...

Computer Forensics : Electronic Discovery (E-Discovery)

MD5 Ltd have combined their Forensics skills with e-discovery and document analysis to offer a complete service ranging from extracting documents, images and emails to document analysis and searchable presentable findings. ...

Computer Forensics : Ad-hoc or contract - its up to you!

MD5 Ltd's criminal and commercial investigations can be performed on an ad-hoc basis, or as an outsourced service. Our outsourced services are currently being used by several police forces, other public sector organisations and corporations. ...

Computer Forensics : Research and Development

MD5 Ltd's intensive research and development has lead to the successful development of the software application VFC that has greatly enhanced the Computer Forensics arena's software toolbox. This tool and the underlying methodology, in conjunction with our investigators experience, has helped to successfully dismiss allegations from a defendant claiming the 'Trojan horse' defence, or that malicious software was responsible for the illegal images found on their Computer hard disk drive. ...

Computer Forensics : Easy to comprehend communication and findings

Our investigators are encouraged to think laterally when carrying out detailed examinations and analysis of electronic data; they are able to put their findings in laymen's terms to enable maximum impact whether the report is for internal use, a tribunal or required at a civil/criminal court. They have vast experience of attending court and providing expert witness testimony, as well as explaining technical findings in a simplified, yet understandable and fully comprehensible manner. ...

Computer Forensics : Specialist Equipment

MD5 use leading edge Forensic hardware and software to enable them to deal with large quantities of onsite PC's and servers. We have the necessary experience and expertise to deal with 'live' acquisitions. ...

Computer Forensics : Search and Seizure

MD5 Ltd are able to offer a proven Computer incident security response service. This 24/7 response team will attend onsite to ensure critical data is not lost or changed and that correct procedures are adopted if equipment is seized. We are able to respond to either overt or covert seizures. (MD5's experience has been used to give lectures and presentations on the correct search and seizure practices at SIO training courses). ...

Computer Forensics : Fully Trained and Security Cleared Investigators

MD5 Limited invests heavily in the quality and experience of its investigators, with over 50 years of accumulated experience from both law enforcement and corporate Computer Forensics backgrounds. Additionally, all members of the team are security cleared. ...

Computer Forensics

What are Computer Forensics and Digital Evidence? Computer Forensics is the collection, preservation, identification, extraction, documentation, interpretation and presentation of digital evidence for evidentiary and/or root cause analysis. Digital Evidence is information and data of investigative value that is stored or transmitted by a computer etc. In its natural state, we are unable to see what is contained in the physical object that holds the evidence. Equipment and software are required to make the evidence available; which is, by its very nature, fragile. It can be altered, damaged, or destroyed by inappropriate handling or improper examination. Special procedures and precautions should always be adopted. Digital Evidence can be used in criminal cases, civil disputes and human resources/employment tribunal proceedings. MD5 Limited is located in a law enforcement security vetted building, that contains a state-of-the-art, fully equipped Computer Forensics laboratory which is fully compliant with ACPO standards (presently working towards ISO 17025). MD5 Ltd are constantly researching technology to enhance its investigative and forensic capabilities. ...