Forensic IT requires a high degree of technical know-how, combined with an up to date understanding of the legal system. Often IT investigation may be tarnished either by an inability to present technical IT investigation results in a presentable legal format or by an IT technician's lack of experience as a professional witness; this may jeapardise or compromise future legal action. Therefore, prior to an investigator being instructed, we recommend clients avoid unnecessarily tampering with a suspect PC/Mac which may require investigation and to obtain appropriate advice, preferably before the device is touched. For all cases of IT forensics, including mobile phone PC/Macs and other IT devices, we stock a range of evidence bags designed to isolate the suspect device and so protect potential evidence. These are available at no cost, by calling during normal office hours:

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Whether it be problems involving an IT security breache, or crimes involving fraud perpetrated directly or indirectly, partially or wholly via the internet; there is a need to obtain clear concise intelligence. Focused intelligence will assist in limiting any potential breach and go on to assist in bringing perpetrators of fraud to justice. Research Associates' reports help support legal proceedings, whether criminal or civil.

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Research Associates currently work closely with a highly trained team of international Internet Researchers, based out of Cape Town, South Africa, renowned for investigation of internet fraud and conducting 'deep web' searches; enabling us to offer a superior enquiry service at cost effective prices.

Research Associates: 020 7854 9000

Cases involving IT and computing are regularly worked in close consultation with Major Phillip Hatton TD BA(Hons) MTSI MBCS DTS, an IT specialist well recognised in both government and legal circles. Since 1987, Major Phillip Hatton has specialised in IT investigation, initially in 'Trading Standards'; subsequently serving during the second Gulf war with the 513rd Military Intelligence Brigade (US Army) as technical manager of the theatre collection point for digital media, operating in northern Kuwait and Baghdad. He was awarded the 'US Army Achievement Medal' for services in the Gulf War. Major Hatton devised a specialist IT course for the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) on 'computer seizure and Internet investigations', and has worked in close collaboration with various Police and law enforcement agencies, assisting in numerous sensitive investigations and court cases.