Professional service
The NHS CFSMS’s Forensic Computing Unit (FCU) provides a comprehensive and professional forensic computing service to recover digital evidence for use in criminal, civil and disciplinary proceedings. It also provides a data recovery service for lost documents, password - cracking capability and an auditing service to help ensure compliance with corporate policies.
The FCU can carry out audits of computer use and undertake covert computer acquisitions and analysis. With the ability to recover data on-site or even across a network while a computer is in use, staff can perform a full investigation while allowing an organisation to maintain business continuity.
Forensic standards
The unit operates to the highest forensic standards and adheres to the guidelines set out in the Good Practice Guide for Computer based Electronic Evidence issued by the National High-Tech Crime Unit (NHTCU) and agreed by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). Importantly, by adhering to ACPO guidelines, the FCU safeguards the integrity of the digital evidence for court proceedings.
Officers provide witness statements and exhibits suitable for Crown Court. For those cases which do not involve criminal proceedings, the Forensic Computing Unit will provide a comprehensive report detailing the analysis undertaken.
British Standard 7799
The Forensic Computing Unit has achieved BS7799, the British Standard governing information security and management, showing that the processes and procedures operated in all departments are designed and implemented professionally.
For more information please go to: www.forensic-computing.nhs.uk