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The Importance Of Electronic Evidence
What is considered electronic evidence and why is it important? Electronic evidence, also more commonly known as digital evidence, is data stored within electronic devices or systems that can be...
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Family Law and Digital Forensics
CYFOR are highly experienced in assisting a range of family law matters with Digital Forensics expertise. Digital forensics is more commonly associated with criminal investigations, whether defence or...
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Insider Threats within the Finance Industry
The risk of Insider Threats within the finance industry is a prevalent trend that has grown in significance due to data theft and financial fraud. Insider Threats are faced across all industries;...
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Barrister Strikes – The Outcome
On the 5th of September 2022, The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) carried out barrister strikes in protest against the government’s proposals on criminal legal aid. Starting in April of 2022, hundreds...
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CYFOR Digital Forensics Expert to Appear on Sky Crime Series
CYFOR digital forensics expert and Criminal Team Lead Vicky Saunders is set to appear on the new season of Sky crime series What The Killer Did Next. Vicky was interviewed to appear in the new Sky...
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The Importance of Raw Call Data in Cell Site Analysis
When conducting Cell Site Analysis or CDR Analysis it is imperative that only the raw call data that has been provided by the networks is used. There are a host of reasons for this, the main one being...
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Fitness Tracker Digital Forensics: Retrieving the Digital Evidence
Digital evidence retrieved from fitness trackers using digital forensic methodology can be crucial to the outcome of fraud investigations. Fitness tracker digital forensics has become more prevalent...
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GPRS data will be more prevalent in cell site analysis
Continuing our 2023 predictions, CYFOR’s cell site experts predict that the winding down of 3G networks and the increased use of 5G will produce a goldmine of GPRS data in mobile phone investigations....
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Why organisations are likely to witness an increase in Insider Data Theft
We discuss how organisations are likely to witness an increase in insider data theft, and what business owners and security leaders can do to prevent it. Organisations across the globe have continued...
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The Principle of Least Privilege (POLP) & why your business needs it
The potential misuse and theft of company data is an increasing problem. This is in part, due to full administrator rights being left on company devices. Best practice is to apply the principle of...
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Search and Seizure of Digital Evidence
Search and seizure orders are often the only option available to maintain the integrity of digital evidence. Search and seizure orders along with preservation of evidence orders are often approved by...
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Changes in collecting digital evidence – How is CYFOR responding?
In 2023 CYFOR expect collecting digital evidence to be increasingly challenging, due to police backlogs, lack of skills and conflicting priorities. How is CYFOR equipped to overcome these challenges?...
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Remote Data Recovery and Onsite Investigations
During certain digital forensic investigations, there are circumstances where clients require a forensically sound collection via remote data recovery or on-site collection. The retrieval of digital...
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Do you suspect departing employees of stealing data?
It’s common for departing employees to leave their employment to either join a competitor or set up on their own, stealing data in the process. Do you suspect departing employees of stealing data from...
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Metadata Interrogation: What is it and why is it useful?
Metadata interrogation can be a vital instrument for ascertaining the authenticity of digital evidence. Are you a solicitor acting on behalf of a client where document authenticity is being...
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The Value of Call Data Records within Childcare Proceedings
Local authorities should not underestimate the value of examining call data records within childcare proceedings. Over the years CYFOR have seen a considerable increase in mobile device examinations...
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Confirming the authenticity of emails with digital forensics
With the prominent use of electronic communications, the authenticity of emails is frequently called into question. Since the introduction of the internet and the digital world in which we live,...
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New digital evidence system introduced for Scotland’s courts
Following a successful pilot, Scotland has announced funding for a new digital evidence management system that gives police, lawyers and the courts access to a single, unified database of digital...
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How Digital Forensics Can Assist Workplace Investigations
Workplace investigations undertaken by HR departments and senior management can be a lengthy and time-consuming process. This can be alleviated with digital forensics expertise. Workplace...
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The Role of Digital Forensics in Care Proceedings
Child care proceedings can be emotionally charged and complex, requiring thorough digital forensic investigations to ensure the safety and well-being of the children involved. As our society becomes...
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