Forensic and Digital Investigation Services

In an increasingly digital world, critical evidence often resides within computers, mobile devices, networks, and cloud environments. When facing complex legal disputes, corporate misconduct, or cybersecurity incidents, the ability to expertly recover, analyse, and preserve this digital evidence is paramount. Conflict International specialises in comprehensive Forensic & Digital Investigation services, providing the precise and legally admissible intelligence you need.

Our team of certified digital forensic specialists combines advanced technical expertise with deep investigative acumen. We are dedicated to uncovering the truth hidden in digital footprints, ensuring that all evidence is handled with meticulous care, integrity, and strict adherence to legal standards, whether for civil litigation, criminal defence, or corporate internal investigations.

What is Forensic & Digital Investigation?

Forensic & Digital Investigation is the scientific process of identifying, preserving, extracting, analysing, and presenting electronic data in a manner that maintains its integrity and admissibility in legal or corporate proceedings. It's about reconstructing events, identifying perpetrators, and understanding the full scope of digital activity, even when data has been deleted, hidden, or encrypted.

Our Core Forensic & Digital Investigation Services

We offer a full spectrum of digital forensic services, tailored to the unique demands of each case and client:

Computer Forensics

We meticulously examine desktop computers, laptops, and servers to uncover vital information.

• What we do:
  • Data Recovery: Retrieving deleted, corrupted, or hidden files, emails, documents, and internet history.
  • User Activity Analysis: Reconstructing timelines of user actions, application usage, and file access.
  • Malware & Virus Analysis: Identifying malicious software, its origin, and its impact.
  • Intellectual Property Theft: Tracing unauthorised data transfers or exfiltration.
• How it helps: Provides critical evidence for employee misconduct, fraud, data theft, and other corporate or legal disputes.

Mobile Phone Forensics

Mobile devices are rich sources of personal and professional data. We specialise in forensically sound extraction and analysis from smartphones and tablets.

• What we do:
  • SMS & Call Log Recovery: Retrieving deleted text messages, call history, and voicemails.
  • App Data Extraction: Analysing data from messaging apps (WhatsApp, Telegram), social media, and other applications.
  • GPS & Location Data: Reconstructing movements and locations.
  • Image & Video Recovery: Recovering deleted multimedia files.
• How it helps: Essential for infidelity investigations, child custody disputes, cyberstalking cases, and criminal defence.

Data Breach Investigation & Incident Response

When a cybersecurity incident occurs, rapid and expert response is crucial to minimise damage and understand the breach.

• What we do:
  • Breach Identification & Containment: Quickly identifying the source and scope of a breach to prevent further data loss.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Determining how the breach occurred and identifying vulnerabilities.
  • Impact Assessment: Quantifying the extent of compromised data and affected systems.
  • Remediation Recommendations: Providing strategies to secure systems and prevent future incidents.
• How it helps: Enables swift response to ransomware, phishing attacks, insider threats, and other cyber incidents, protecting your data and reputation.

E-Discovery & Litigation Support

We assist legal teams in managing electronically stored information (ESI) for litigation, regulatory enquiries, and internal investigations.

• What we do:
  • Identification & Preservation: Locating and legally preserving all relevant ESI.
  • Collection & Processing: Securely collecting data from various sources and preparing it for review.
  • Review & Analysis Support: Utilising advanced tools to help legal teams efficiently review large volumes of data.
  • Production: Preparing and producing evidence in legally defensible formats.
• How it helps: Streamlines the discovery process, reduces costs, and ensures critical digital evidence is available for legal proceedings.

Cloud Forensics & Network Forensics

As data increasingly resides in the cloud and networks, our expertise extends to these complex environments.

• Cloud Forensics: Investigating data and activity within cloud platforms (e.g., Office 365, Google Workspace, AWS).
• Network Forensics: Analysing network traffic logs and devices to identify intrusions, unauthorised access, or data exfiltration.

When to Engage a Digital Forensics Expert

You should consider Conflict International's Forensic & Digital Investigation services if:

• You suspect data theft, intellectual property infringement, or employee misconduct involving digital devices.
• Your organisation has experienced a data breach, ransomware attack, or other cyber incident.
• You need to recover deleted or lost data from computers, phones, or other digital media.
• You require digital evidence for a civil lawsuit, criminal defence, or family law matter.
• You need to investigate online harassment, cyberstalking, or other digital threats.
• You require expert witness testimony regarding digital evidence in court.

Our Investigative Methodology & Expertise

Our approach is built on scientific principles, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience:

• Forensically Sound Practices: We adhere strictly to the principles of digital forensics, ensuring that all data acquisition and analysis is performed without altering the original evidence, maintaining a complete chain of custody.
• Certified Specialists: Our team comprises certified digital forensic examiners with backgrounds in law enforcement, military intelligence, and corporate security, bringing a wealth of practical experience.
• Advanced Tools & Technology: We utilise industry-leading forensic software and hardware (e.g. EnCase, Cellebrite, Magnet AXIOM, Nuix) to extract, analyse, and preserve data from virtually any digital source.
• Ethical & Legal Compliance: All investigations are conducted in strict accordance with UK laws (e.g., Data Protection Act, GDPR, Computer Misuse Act) and international best practices, ensuring evidence is legally admissible.
• Actionable Reporting: We provide clear, concise, and comprehensive reports that translate complex technical findings into understandable language, suitable for legal teams, management, or personal review.

Why Choose Conflict International for Digital Forensics?

Choosing the right partner for digital investigations is critical. Conflict International offers:

• Unmatched Expertise: Our specialists are at the forefront of digital forensic techniques and technologies.
• Global Reach, Local Insight: We combine international capabilities with a deep understanding of UK legal frameworks, particularly in London.
• Discretion & Confidentiality: We handle all cases with the utmost sensitivity, ensuring your privacy and the integrity of the investigation.
• Court-Ready Evidence: Our meticulous processes ensure that all digital evidence is collected, analysed, and presented in a manner suitable for court proceedings.
• Rapid Response: For critical incidents like data breaches, our team is equipped to provide swift and effective incident response.
• Tailored Solutions: We develop bespoke investigative plans to address your specific digital forensic needs, no matter how complex.

The Digital Investigation Process: Your Path to Clarity

Engaging Conflict International for a forensic and digital investigation follows a clear, structured process:

1. Initial Confidential Consultation: We discuss your situation, the digital assets involved, and your objectives.
2. Scope & Planning: We define the scope of the investigation, identify relevant digital sources, and outline the methodology and estimated timeline.
3. Secure Data Acquisition: Digital evidence is forensically acquired from devices, networks, or cloud environments, ensuring its integrity.
4. Meticulous Analysis: Our experts use specialised tools to analyse the acquired data, recovering hidden, deleted, or encrypted information.
5. Comprehensive Reporting: We provide a detailed, easy-to-understand report of our findings, complete with supporting evidence and expert opinions.
6. Expert Witness Testimony (Optional): Our specialists can provide expert witness testimony in court, explaining complex digital evidence clearly.

Protect Your Digital Footprint: Act Now

In the digital age, understanding and leveraging digital evidence is crucial for resolving disputes, mitigating risks, and achieving justice. Don't let valuable information remain hidden or be compromised.

If you require expert forensic and digital investigation services, contact Conflict International today for a confidential consultation. Let us help you uncover the digital truth.