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At Fields Associates, we specialise in the recovery of the digital “fingerprints” left by the routine use of computers. Even erased files can be recovered and examined, ensuring that you have all the evidence available to support your investigation.
Established in 1999, we have earned an impressive reputation in the detection, analysis and presentation of computer evidence in the broadest range of criminal activities. These include fraud, extortion, data theft, child pornography and Internet abuse.
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Courses > Introduction to Computer & Digital Evidence in Commercial Litigation (1 Day)
Course Title: Introduction to Computer & Digital Evidence in Commercial Litigation
Reference: CL1
Duration: 1 Day
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Course Aim:
This one day course is designed to provide an overview to the use of computer evidence within cases involving commercial litigation. Using case studies, the course looks at the potential benefit that computer evidence and examination can bring to many commercial litigation cases.
Within the context of the case studies, the course will also provide explanations and demonstrations of a digital forensic examination, the types of software commonly encountered, the role of the Internet in cases involving computer forensics, and how the evidence was applied to the legal cases.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Computer Forensics
- Forensic Examination and the potential benefits to commercial litigation cases
- Two case studies where computer evidence proved vital to cases involving commercial disputes
- Overview of Automatic Forwarding Scripts
- Search Engines (e.g. Google, MSN & Yahoo!)
- Peer-to-Peer Software (e.g. KaZaA, Morpheus)
- Chat Software (e.g. ICQ, IRC, Yahoo! & MSN Messenger)
- Chat Forums
- Web Based Email
- The operation of Outlook & Outlook Express
- Newsgroups
Intended learning outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students should have a fundamental understanding of the potential role computer forensic evidence can play within cases involving commercial litigation, as well as a basic knowledge of how a digital forensic examination is carried out.
Course Timetable:
| 8.45am | Coffee and Registration |
| 9.00am | Introductions |
| 9.15am |
Introduction to Computer Forensic Evidence and Examination
Summary of Activity A brief explanation of how computer forensics and computer evidence can be used within criminal and civil cases, and a look at the typical cases that involve computer evidence. |
| 10.15am |
Case Study # 1
Summary of Activity A look at a previous case focusing on the examination of paperwork and how computer evidence assisted the conclusions of the case. |
| 11.15am | Coffee Break |
| 11.30am | Case Study # 1 - Continued |
| 1.30pm | Lunch |
| 2.00pm |
Case Study # 2
Summary of Activity A look at a previous case focusing on the examination of paperwork and how computer evidence assisted the conclusions of the case. |
| 3.15pm | Coffee Break |
| 3.30pm | Case Study # 2- Continued |
| 5.45pm | Summary of Day, Questions |
| 6.00pm | Close |
Certification: CPD