Computer and Hard Drive Forensics

Computer and Hard Drive Forensics may be required either to investigate suspicious or illegal user activity on a device (laptop or desktop computer), or when data loss occurs due to physical or logical failures of the hard drive.

NSI Global’s specialist Digital Forensic Unit can perform computer and hard drive forensics where we help recover, identify, preserve, analyse and report on electronically stored information under documented chain-of-custody procedures, for use in legal proceedings, investigations and private matters. We use forensic platforms relied on by law enforcement, including Cellebrite, Oxygen and Magnet.

Private digital forensic investigations may be conducted to recover data that is either required for record keeping, sentimental, or as evidence for legal matters. Required data may include: files, videos, photographs, device usage, internet browser history, messaging apps, text messages, contracts, wills, and agreements, etc.

Corporate and/or government digital forensic investigations may be conducted to recover evidence pertaining to claims of corporate fraud, financial tampering, employee misconduct, improper use of assets, human resource violations, compliance, data theft, criminal activity, and cybercrime.

NSI Global’s examiners use forensic instrumentation restricted from commercial sale — the calibre relied on by law-enforcement and government examiners — to recover deleted evidence that commercial software cannot reach. Accreditations relevant to government engagements are held and disclosed to vetted clients under NDA.

Our practice is led by founder Navid Sobbi, who holds a Bachelor of Laws and has given expert evidence in Australian courts. Reports are supported by hash verification so the integrity of the evidence can be checked, and we work alongside your legal advisers. Where electronic discovery is in scope, reports can also show links between individuals and devices.

Engagements are scoped and overseen by founder Navid Sobbi and delivered in-house by NSI Global’s own examiners — never subcontracted. Confidential consultations can be held at our radio-shielded office in Parramatta, Double Bay, Melbourne or Canberra, or by client-approved video meeting.

Please note, we adhere to the Privacy Act, Surveillance Devices Act and relevant statutes in relation to the access of a device and cloud-based data. We will require the permission of the user/owner of the account to be able to access said data.

NSI Global will not interfere nor accept any job or assignment for a client that is the subject of any law enforcement investigation.