The Role of Digital Forensics in Cybersecurity Incident Response
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by Stuart Baxter
6M ago
Digital forensics plays a crucial role in cybersecurity incident response by helping organisations identify, analyse, and mitigate the impact of cyberattacks and data security breaches. It involves collecting, preserving, and analysing digital evidence to determine the scope of an incident, the techniques used by attackers, and the extent of the damage caused. Evidence Collection and Incident Analysis When a security incident is suspected, the first step is to preserve the digital evidence. Digital forensics experts use specialised tools and techniques to ensure that data is collected in a fo ..read more
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Former employees behind Tesla data breach
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by Stuart Baxter
7M ago
Tesla points to ‘insider wrongdoing’ as cause of massive employee data leak Tesla, the electric car maker owned by Elon Musk, has said that the massive data leak that the company suffered in May was due to insider wrongdoing. The Tesla data breach included personally identifiable information on over 75,000 company employees, and the automaker has pinned the leak on ex-employees. In a data breach notice filed with Maine’s attorney general, an internal investigation had found that two former employees leaked more than 75,000 individuals’ personal information to a foreign media outlet, German ne ..read more
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Deepfake audio evidence used in UK court to discredit father
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by Stuart Baxter
7M ago
The doctored recording was intended to deliberately paint the father as a danger to his family Deepfake audio evidence was used in a UK child custody battle in an effort to discredit the father, as reported by The National News. Byron James, a partner at law firm Expatriate Law involved in the case said a heavily doctored recording of his client had been presented in court as evidence in a family dispute. In the edited version of the audio, the child’s father was heard making direct and “violent” threats towards his wife. However, when digital forensics experts examined the recording, they fo ..read more
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Digital Forensics Expert Andrew Frowen Joins CYFOR
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by Stuart Baxter
8M ago
Industry expert Andrew Frowen will be joining the CYFOR Group as CTO. The CYFOR Group are proud to announce that industry expert Andrew Frowen will join the business in January 2024 to fill the newly created position of Chief Technical Officer. With a career that spans over 20 years, Andy has held numerous senior and board-level positions within the Digital Forensics industry. The technical and strategic expertise that he brings to the role will be invaluable to the CYFOR Group, helping to continue the growth and expansion of the business. Andy Frowen commented, “I’m very excited to commence ..read more
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CYFOR Forensics achieves milestone in accreditation journey
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by Stuart Baxter
8M ago
Exciting news! CYFOR Forensics has achieved a major milestone in our accreditation journey! We are thrilled to announce that we have received a recommendation subject to action closure for an ISO 17025 extension to our scope, covering the capture, preservation, processing, and analysis of mobile devices. This ISO 17025 extension further reinforces our position as a trusted and reliable partner in the field. We remain committed to providing our clients with first-rate services and cutting-edge solutions for their digital forensic needs. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our exc ..read more
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The Role of Digital Forensics in Care Proceedings
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by Stuart Baxter
8M ago
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 increasingly reliant on digital technology, digital forensics has emerged as a critical tool in determining the truth behind allegations and providing crucial evidence in childcare cases. In this blog, we explore the significance of digital forensics in childcare proceedings and how it aids in the pursuit of justice and child protection. Understanding Digital Forensics Digital forensics is the pro ..read more
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How Digital Forensics Can Assist Workplace Investigations
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by Stuart Baxter
10M ago
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 investigations are typically undertaken when there are reports of suspicious behaviour or allegations of employee misconduct. Conducted correctly, they can evidence malicious activities and substantiate internal misconduct allegations. Examples of internal misconduct Intellectual property data theft Fraud The use of proprietary information for personal gain Harassment Exfiltration of company data Company po ..read more
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New Statutory Code of Practice Introduced for Criminal Investigations
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by Stuart Baxter
11M ago
The Forensic Science Regulator and Home Office have collaborated to create a new statutory Code of Practice, which is to be implemented on 2nd October 2023. This joint effort aims to ensure that forensic evidence used in criminal proceedings is of the highest possible quality and outlines the necessary quality standards for forensic science activities used in investigations across England and Wales. The new code is a consequence of the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021, which places the Regulator on a statutory basis as a new legal entity and provides the Regulator with legal powers. The cod ..read more
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Government to limit non-competes in employment contracts
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by Stuart Baxter
11M ago
Government confirms plans to limit non-competes also known as “Restrictive Covenants” in employment contracts. Non-compete clauses, also known as “restrictive covenants” are a type of post-termination restriction (PTR)  that an employer may seek to include in a contract of employment. Non-compete clauses are governed by case law which has developed over time and provides that PTRs will only be enforceable if they are no wider than is reasonably necessary to protect the employer’s “legitimate business interests” such as confidential information and customer connections. If a court deems a ..read more
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New digital evidence system introduced for Scotland’s courts
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by Stuart Baxter
1y ago
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 evidence. Members of the public and businesses will be able to submit evidence, such as CCTV footage and photographs, by email when sent a link by a police officer. CYFOR Forensics Operations Director Antony Fry had this to say on the introduction of the new system; “This agile and collaborative cross-justice investment by the Scottish Government to transform the management of digital evidence throu ..read more
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