SERVICES Computer Forensics

Expertise from tamper analysis to court testimony.

Destroyed data. Stolen files. Tampered systems. Security
breaches can occur even in highly protected electronic systems. Function5’s certified forensic examiners will investigate what happened, who did it, and what can be done to recover lost data.

What is computer forensics? Computer forensics is the science of investigating where, when, how and by whom a breach was perpetrated and of restoring lost data whenever possible. Function5 provides comprehensive digital forensic services including:

     eDiscovery consulting services, IT Assistance in Fraud & Deception Cases
     identification, preservation, collection and analysis of electronically stored information (ESI)
     recovery of deleted files and file fragments from virtually any storage device, including PDAs and cell phones
     detecting evidence of unauthorized use or transfer of intellectual property
     internal employee investigations relating to malfeasance, theft or harassment, and
     in-court testimony by certified analysts

Why Function5? Function5’s computer forensic examiners and certified fraud examiners are trained skilled professionals, certified in proper use of appropriate tools and methods, giving it the professional credentialing most highly recognized in courts of law. Examinations can be performed on-site or in our secure, state-of-the-art forensic lab using chain-of-custody rules that ensure the integrity of the investigation process. Function5 works closely with attorneys, accountants, law enforcement, and government agencies to provide cost-effective, defensible and confidential services in cases involving:

     civil charges
     criminal charges
     employment termination
     employee theft
     harassment
     intellectual property
     trade secret violations/infringement

Function5 conducts all forensic examinations under the following overarching principles:

     Actions taken to secure and collect digital evidence should not affect the integrity of that evidence.
     Persons conducting an examination of digital evidence should be trained for that purpose.
     Methodologies utilized should be written, followed and documented.
     All actions taken with respect to the seizure, examination, storage, or transfer of digital evidence should be documented,
      preserved, and available for review.

For any corporate, legal or personal need to track computer tampering, call Function5 (toll-free) at 877-827-2396 or 585-295-8900,
or email our Data Recovery Request form.

“In today's computer-driven world, where networked e-mail and instant messaging are the communication norms, knowing how to collect, handle and analyze information on a miscreant's computers can be critical to a successful civil or criminal prosecution.”
- TechWorld