Source-code or data leakage
Independent verification may be appropriate when this issue affects a material decision.
Technology sector
Investigation support for digital evidence, insider risk and intellectual property.
Digital forensics, intellectual-property, employee, vendor, cyber and corporate investigation support for technology companies.
C3I’s role: independent factual enquiry and investigation support. Final legal, regulatory, disciplinary, clinical, financial or commercial decisions remain with the client and qualified advisers.
Sector risk map
Issues that may require independent verification.
These are common categories of concern, not assumptions about any organisation or person.
Insider misconduct
Independent verification may be appropriate when this issue affects a material decision.
Founder or investment due diligence
Independent verification may be appropriate when this issue affects a material decision.
Cyber-enabled fraud or impersonation
Independent verification may be appropriate when this issue affects a material decision.
Vendor and contractor access
Independent verification may be appropriate when this issue affects a material decision.
Online reputation and threat activity
Independent verification may be appropriate when this issue affects a material decision.
Relevant services
Services selected around the question and evidence.
Scope depends on authority, jurisdiction, urgency, available information and intended use.
Computer Forensics
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Explore service →Mobile Forensics
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Explore service →Email Investigation
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Explore service →Cyber Investigation
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Explore service →Intellectual Property Investigation
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Explore service →Employee Investigation
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Explore service →Engagement situations
Where investigation support may fit.
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Suspected code exfiltration
The engagement should convert the concern into specific questions and authorised evidence requirements.
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Business-email compromise
The engagement should convert the concern into specific questions and authorised evidence requirements.
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Departing-employee risk
The engagement should convert the concern into specific questions and authorised evidence requirements.
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Investor due diligence
The engagement should convert the concern into specific questions and authorised evidence requirements.
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Fake account or impersonation
The engagement should convert the concern into specific questions and authorised evidence requirements.
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Vendor security incidents
The engagement should convert the concern into specific questions and authorised evidence requirements.
Evidence considerations
Good decisions require context, not isolated material.
Sector duties and specialist boundaries must shape the assignment.
- Coordinate incident response and evidence preservation.
- Confirm authority for cloud, device and employee data.
- Preserve logs before retention periods expire.
- Do not overstate attribution from limited indicators.
- Use specialist experts for advanced malware or network analysis.
Workflow
A controlled path from concern to decision support.
Mandate
Confirm authority, reporting line and purpose.
Issue framing
Convert concerns into answerable questions.
Preservation
Identify material at risk of loss.
Enquiry
Use proportionate approved methods.
Corroboration
Test sources and alternatives.
Reporting
Separate findings, gaps and limitations.
Frequently asked questions
Technology investigation questions.
Attribution may be supported by indicators but is difficult and not guaranteed.
Only with suitable ownership, consent, policy and authority.
Possibly, but never guaranteed.
Public blockchain research may be considered.
Available access, repository and device evidence can be examined.
Containment must be balanced with preservation.
Confidential consultation
Define the risk before choosing the method.
C3I can assess suitability, information needs and the appropriate service category.
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