Forensic Intelligence Methodology

Deloitte Forensic Intelligence offerings include:

• Timeline analysis
• USB/removable device analysis
• Deletion/wiping analysis
• File and data usage
• Internet activity and cloud storage
• Comparative hash analysis
• Log analysis
• Application analysis
• Correlation/link analysis
• Analysis of web-based email accounts
• Network analysis

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Why our approach is different?

Global reach, local knowledge, consistent approach. Deloitte responds with a team of digital forensic professionals in more than 40 countries around the world. Our specialists apply the Deloitte Forensic Intelligence methodology, along with innovative technology and processes, to develop insightful forensic reports that offer client executives and legal counsel with the information they need to make critical decisions. Those decisions can have legal, financial, operational, and reputational consequences, so we clearly understand the importance and value of actionable and understandable information.

Scaling for virtually any type of investigation. We have conducted hundreds of digital forensic investigations, so we understand the critical elements of such cases, including data exfiltration, corporate espionage, software code, and programming analysis, data breaches, computer intrusions, and data spoliation. Our methodology scales to the investigative needs of each case, leveraging the skills and experience of our professionals and the innovative tools we have developed to speed investigations without sacrificing quality.

A cost-effective approach that focuses on the certainty of results. We strive to provide fee predictability and a level of certainty that enables our clients to address their situation in a timely and efficient manner. The process may identify additional investigative leads early in the project life cycle pointing toward larger patterns of data exfiltration, cybersecurity breaches, or other fraudulent activity that may be occurring and require a more immediate response. For these types of matters, we may be able to provide bundled pricing that provides additional predictability and certainty.

Customized Reporting. The Deloitte Forensic Intelligence methodology includes a highly automated approach to report production, along with advanced customized comparisons and visualizations. We use digital forensic tools to streamline common analysis tasks that are often difficult or time-consuming. Reports can be customized to meet special investigative needs—for example, showing recent activity around key time periods or responding to and bringing forward information relating to fact-specific issues. In addition, our digital forensic specialists can offer interpretation and explanation of the results and how they may affect the case. We may also offer additional suggestions or analysis based on our experience in similar past cases.

Expert witness services. Should expert witness testimony be needed as the matter progresses through litigation, we can bring in Deloitte professionals who have testified in cases and jurisdictions around the world. These professionals regularly direct our forensic investigation teams and stand ready to provide specialist reports and witness testimony.

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