Computer forensics is considered to be the use of analytical and investigative techniques to identify, collect, examine and preserve evidence/information which is magnetically stored or encoded, with the objective of providing digital evidence of a specific or general activity.

Forensic investigations are initiated for a variety of reasons. The most common scenarios include: Employee internet abuse, Unauthorized disclosure of corporate information and data (accidental and intentional), Industrial espionage, Criminal fraud and deception cases. Forensic computing investigation is approached with a view to creating and producing a detailed report on user activity.

We at J C Associates, use specialist forensic software as a means of securing and protecting corporate networks. With current employment legislation it is the responsibility of the C.E.O. of a corporate body to ensure that their computer networks are not contaminated with offensive and/or potentially illegal material.