Welcome
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.
Our clients include legal firms, international banks, blue chip companies, law enforcement and military organisations.
Computer Forensics And Digital Evidence Courses
Digital Forensics: The practice of gathering, analysing, and preserving data from digital media (computers, mobile phones, etc) in an authentic, accurate and complete form so that it may be acceptable as evidence in a court of law.
Overview
The surge in the number of crimes that leave a trail of digital evidence has placed a burden on today’s lawyers to adopt a level of technical understanding not required of their predecessors.
Fields Associates, one of the UK‘s leading Computer Forensics and Expert Witness Testimony Consultancies, has drawn upon its experience and expertise to design a series of short computer forensic courses aimed at addressing the specific needs of today’s legal practitioners.
The courses are designed primarily for legal professionals who wish to acquire a broader understanding of the techniques and issues involved in this fascinating, meticulous and increasingly important field of investigation.
Devised in-house by our highly experienced digital forensic investigators, our intensive programs cover aspects such as:
- Correct handling procedures for computer evidence to ensure admissibility
- Computer evidence and the Internet
- Tools and techniques
- Mobile telephone evidence
- Practical forensic examination of digital media
Benefits
Attendees will gain essential knowledge of the key concepts involved in investigating digital media for forensic evidence – from the most likely places on a PC in which to find digital artefacts of evidentiary value, to ‘best practice’ handling of media to ensure admissibility.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Improved understanding of the theory and practice of digital forensic procedures and the terminology (jargon) used
- Greater insight into the potential application of forensic evidence within legal cases
- The ability to more accurately interpret forensic reports
- Increased confidence in dealing with cases involving digital forensic evidence
- The effective combination of the above towards a more efficient and successful outcome in legal cases involving digital forensic evidence
Furthermore, an increased understanding of digital forensics should help lawyers/solicitors to better manage the evidence collected into a compelling legal case, or indeed, to make a more informed decision when selecting the most appropriate expert witness to assist with a case.
Courses
All our one/two-day intensive courses mix theory and practice and include reviews of actual cases. The courses are also eligible as part of the annual CPD (Continuing Professional Development) training for lawyers and solicitors as required by the Law Society. Please click on the relevant course title for full details.
- Introduction to Computer Forensics (1 Day)
- Introduction to Computer Forensics (2 Days)
- Introduction to Handling & Examining Digital Evidence (1 Day)
- Introduction to Computer Evidence & the Internet (1 Day)
- Introduction to Computer Evidence & the Internet (2 Days)
- Introduction to Mobile Telephone Evidence within Legal Cases (1 Day)
- Introduction to Computer & Digital Evidence in Commercial Litigation (1 Day)
Course Venue and Prerequisites
Courses are designed for delivery at the local venues detailed on our Course Calendar. However, courses can be held at the premises of attendees by prior arrangement, should there be sufficient interest.
Prior knowledge of the leading forensic software tools is not required, as they will be covered during the courses. However, a basic familiarity of using PCs and the Microsoft Windows environment would be beneficial.
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