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We provide easy-to-understand explanations of forensics, which is effective for a variety of incidents, including legal disputes involving companies, fraud cases, and security cases such as leaks of confidential information.We will also introduce the background behind the focus on forensics, the situations in which it is needed, and the investigation process and methods.
What is forensics?
Forensic means "forensic identification" and originally referred to forensic investigations conducted by police in criminal investigations and investigations to find legal evidence, and meant investigations to collect and analyze evidence.
In the IT field, forensics refers to collecting information from computers and other terminals and networks, understanding and clarifying the damage situation, and searching for legal evidence and clues.
What is a forensic investigation?
A forensic investigation is an investigation conducted when an incident such as internal fraud or information leakage occurs.
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We will explain cases that require forensic investigation, precautions, and examples.
“Forensic investigation” is essential for elucidating incidents and scandals.
In 2006, when it was used in the investigation of the Livedoor incident, the popularity of forensic investigations, especially digital forensics, suddenly rose.Digital forensics is also carried out by third-party committees in cases of scandals that cause public uproar.
Digital forensics is indispensable for elucidating crimes that utilize digital methods, such as computer crimes and data falsification.It thoroughly analyzes information obtained from digital devices related to an incident and uncovers the truth. It plays a role in leading to clarification.
Typical cases where forensic investigation is used and targets of investigation
Forensic investigations are widely used in real cases.Digital forensics methods are greatly contributing to the investigation of the truth, including elucidating accounting fraud, cartels, and purchasing fraud at major companies, as well as investigating quality fraud, embezzlement, and kickbacks.
Additionally, forensic technology is used to investigate the cause, analyze the damage and impact, and identify leaks of confidential and personal information when victims of cyber-attacks, including malware, which continues to increase in number.
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We will introduce common fraud techniques and response methods in internal fraud investigations, as well as investigation examples.
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We will explain cases and causes of fraudulent accounting, prevention measures, and investigation responses.
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We will explain investigation methods and examples of information leakage investigations, as well as how to choose an investigation company.
Types of forensic investigations – The majority of investigations are “digital forensics”
Among forensic investigations, those that involve digital data are called "digital forensics," but the reality is that most communications, records, and documents are now digitized, and many forensic investigations have become digital forensics. I am.
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We will explain examples of digital forensics and how to choose an investigation company.
In recent years, the demand for forensic investigations has increased, and in some cases vendors use different names, such as "computer forensics," "email forensics," and "network forensics," depending on the device being investigated.There is also a method called "fast forensics," which focuses on producing results quickly.
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We will explain the flow and necessity of computer forensics investigations.
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We will explain the flow and necessity of email forensics investigation.
Forensic investigation process to preserve evidence
The time required for a digital forensic investigation varies greatly depending on the number of devices investigated, investigation items, purpose, etc., ranging from a few hours to several months.
The investigation begins with an initial investigation and hearing.Clarify the purpose of the survey and begin data preservation and collection.Next, we will analyze the collected data using specialized analysis tools, clarify the history and route of the damage, and create an investigation report.
initial investigation
First, clarify the purpose of the investigation.Through interviews, we decide on the devices and systems to be investigated, the target period, etc., and secure the tools, human resources, and other resources necessary for the investigation.
Data collection/preservation
Securing the devices to be investigated and properly preserving the collected digital data to prevent it from being accidentally deleted or destroyed.Replicate the entire data being investigated.
Data processing/analysis/restoration
Read information from the target device and copied data, and restore any deleted files.Optimize for easy analysis.
Data analysis
The process of analyzing organized information for research purposes.We use our legal knowledge to analyze whether the information matches the purpose of the investigation and whether it can serve as evidence.
report
The results obtained from the analysis are summarized in a report and submitted.The contents and facts of the investigation will be described and will be the material that can be used in court.
Points to note and issues in forensic investigations - Ensuring the preservation of evidence
The series of tasks involved in a forensic investigation requires a wide range of specialized knowledge, including digital and legal fields.If a company lacks in-house specialized knowledge and technical know-how, it may not be able to properly conduct an investigation and may mishandle data, leading to "secondary damage."
In the case of particularly important incidents, it is often necessary to involve a third party in an objective investigation to avoid suspicions of cover-up, and there are limits to what a company can do on its own.
As you can see, it is difficult to handle forensic investigations in-house, so the shortcut is to outsource to an investigation company with a proven track record and technical capabilities.
When requesting a forensic investigation, consult a vendor with a proven track record and technical capabilities.
Forensic investigations have limitations in in-house investigations.The shortest way to a solution is to request a research company with a proven track record and technical capabilities.
FRONTEO, a leading company in forensic investigations using AI
In 2006, the popularity of digital forensics rose rapidly with its contribution to the investigation of the Livedoor Incident, but FRONTEO had been conducting forensic investigations for three years prior to that. With a history of 3 years and a track record of over 20 fraud investigations, FRONTEO's digital forensics has been adopted by many third-party committees for scandals that attract public attention, and is highly reliable and used by many companies. We are contributing to solving problems.
More than 2,000 forensic results and high technical capabilities utilizing AI technology
FRONTEO's in-house developed AI engine "KIBIT" is a simple and high-performance algorithm that requires little training data and requires light calculation processing, allowing for early implementation and introduction.We can flexibly customize systems and special data developed by companies.
FRONTEO's digital forensics is a fusion of 20 years of responsibility and achievements as a leading company and the technology of an in-house developed AI engine.If you are a company considering a forensic investigation, please contact FRONTEO once.
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