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Forensic Data Analysis

Custom analysis of your data to support investigations of data breaches, occupational fraud and more.

Forensic Data Analysis is the precise process of examining a collection of information in such a way that the process is fully documented, the results are repeatable and it is all admissible in court.

 

Not all investigations are required to meet forensic standards but all matters that go to court do.  If there's any chance your case will go to civil or criminal court, the investigation needs to be done forensically right from the start.

 

Analysis is essential to:

  • identify trends or characteristics (i.e. packet analysis of firewall logs after a data breach)
  • identify anomalies (i.e. unusual entries in financial statements that indicate possible embezzlement)
  • aggregate data into a meaningful interpretation (i.e. creating 'notification lists' after a cyber data breach)
  • interpret a digital trail (i.e identifying a suspect based on digital and real-world activities)

 

The analysis may be part of a larger investigation or a stand-alone process.

 

If your business is already investigating a fraud or data breach, we can free up valuable time for your team by conducting the analysis for you.

Intelligence Acquisition

Making sense out of the data you have ... and finding what you don't.

Data is everywhere but it's of little use on its own.  Interpreted correctly, data becomes information - but it doesn't stop there.  Information that tells a story becomes intelligence and when that story is accurate and relevant, it's evidence.

 

Not everyone has access to all of the information they need or the time to analyze it.  That's where IridiumITI comes in.  Whether it's accessing online sources of information, obtaining court documents, filtering through gigabytes of data, or assembling evidence for your case, we present it in a meaningful way that can be leveraged by decision makers, lawyers, insurance companies and law enforcement.

Cyber Crime & Fraud Investigations

Preliminary Investigation Reports ... a crucial first step in your investigation.

If you believe that you've been involved in a cyber crime or fraud scheme, we can help.

 

No one (absolutely no one) can promise the return of 100% of any funds lost in a fraud or cyber crime.  Only law enforcement can retrieve funds and we can help you prepare a Preliminary Investigative Report for them.

 

Any business that GUARANTEES the return of ANY of your funds is just luring you into another fraud.  Legal recovery of funds just doesn't work that way.  Ever.

 

See our list of Common Frauds and Scams and their Characteristics.

 

How We Can Help

 

First and foremost, we will give you an honest assessment of your fraud case.  We will then work with you to prepare a Preliminary Investigation Report which will provide the details, facts and evidence that is needed by law enforcement to investigate your case.  Our report will greatly improve the investigative process but it is not a guarantee that the authorities will (or can) take your case.  Every case is different and the reality of retrieving your funds can be complicated.

 

Regardless of the chances of retrieving your funds, always report the fraud or scam to the appropriate reporting agency.  This will increase the chances of:

  • You retrieving your funds
  • Law enforcement identifying the fraudster
  • Preventing the next person from being scammed

 

Do the right thing.  Report the fraud.

 

Preliminary Investigation Reports

 

Our reports are designed to fast-track the investigation of your fraud case by preparing the following for law enforcement, financial institutions or insurance companies:

  • Fraud details (i.e. type of scheme and the how/when/where/how much)
  • Evidence identification and collection (i.e. computer logs, transaction history, IP/email addresses)
  • Forensic analysis of data, if necessary (i.e. financial statements & transactions, firewall logs, computer logs)
  • Quantify the loss
  • Create a preliminary list of witnesses and suspects
  • Obtain witness statements as needed
  • Explain prosecution options (i.e. civil, criminal, both)*
  • Recommendations to deter, detect and prevent future frauds

 

* The choice to prosecute in civil or criminal court should always be discussed with a compentent legal representative.

Group Information Sessions

Easy-to-understand and customizable info sessions where you can learn "best practices", fraud prevention and ask questions.

The best prevention is knowledge!

 

The better you are at recognizing a scam or fraud, the better you can protect yourself, your friends and family, your business and your customers.

 

Contact us to arrange an information session customized to your group.

 

There is no charge for Non-Business sessions depending on location.

Community Groups

Senior's Centres

Business  Groups & Associations

Employee Training

What to Expect

Every case is unique and your options will depend on many factors.

Individuals and businesses are entitled to a 1-hour consultation at no charge.

 

It's important that you understand your options, any vulnerabilities that still exist and the steps you may need to take immediately to protect yourself.

 

There are no "pressure tactics" and no obligations tied to a consultation.

Every case needs some form of data and it can come from a diverse range of sources.

 

  • Directly from the client (i.e. financial statements, computer logs, event dates/times)

  • Open sources (i.e. publicly available data)

  • Other means (i.e. interviews, dark web searches, fee-based / "closed" sources)

Depending on the investigation, analysis could include the following:

 

  • Estimated dollar-value of the fraud

  • Timeline of the fraud

  • Asset tracing

  • Interpretation to provide a meaningful summary

  • Aggregation and organization of the data

Your final report may include one or more of the following:

 

  • Legal description of the fraud

  • Quantifiable information about the fraud

  • Realistic "next steps"

  • Actionable summary of the analysis

  • Detection and Prevention options to mitigate subsequent fraud attempts

"Education is key when it comes to preventing fraud.

If you don't understand what's happening, then you cannot mitigate it."

 

Jennifer Dunem, SVP, Treasury Sales Manager, Texas Partners Bank