Many organisations experience incidents that require investigating the actions of a staff member, such as breach of company policies, negligence of duty, misuse of computer systems, misconduct, bullying, harassment, OH&S breach or other issues.

In our experience, such issues can occur at all levels of staff and management, including by contractors and outsourced services providers. Although such incidents are quite common, many organisations don’t realise that a person’s actions can be reconstructed in great detail using records from a wide range of sources including their computers, file servers, email servers, Internet gateways, application systems, CCTV footage, telephones, mobile devices and even office photocopiers.

How we can assist

We can assist in all stages of the investigation process, including:

• Identifying potential sources of evidence that may exist both within your environment and externally, which may help to prove how the misconduct was committed and by whom
• Locating and forensically securing potential evidence across your environment, such as from personal computers, email and file servers, application systems, backup tapes and devices, USB and other removable storage devices, CCTV footage, electronic access devices, printers, scanners, photocopiers, fax machines and other sources
• Performing forensic analysis of the collected data for evidence of the misconduct and details of when and how it occurred and who was involved
• Assisting with collection of evidence from third parties such as preparation of legal requests and execution of search and seizure (Anton Pillar) orders
• Preparing detailed reports and providing expert evidence to assist in disciplinary or legal proceedings
• Liaising with internal and external parties such as audit, probity, IT, security, investigations, risk management, HR, compliance, legal counsel, regulators and law enforcement
• Supporting a wider investigation or legal proceeding including compiling information for staff interviews and corroborating statements made by witnesses against electronic evidence.

Why choose Klein & Co.

• We are widely recognised as a leading independent Australian computer forensic practice, providing the highest levels of technical skills, expert knowledge, commercial understanding, professionalism and integrity
• We have been engaged as a trusted advisor to hundreds of satisfied clients in Australia and overseas, including top tier law firms, iconic Australian and international companies and government agencies
• As an independent team, we are free of the conflicts and overheads of other providers, enabling us to provide the highest quality of service at the best competitive rates
• All of our work is performed by our own dedicated team; we do not advertise services that we don’t provide ourselves or outsource any aspects of our work to subcontractors
• All evidence is processed and analysed on our in-house, secure computer forensic platforms; we do not send your confidential information and data to subcontractors or overseas
• We are actively involved in the international forensic technology community, maintain cutting edge tools and techniques and enjoy strong connections with leading international experts plus local and international law enforcement.

We can help you establish whether the misconduct occurred and what exactly happened, identify the individuals involved and help you respond quickly and effectively.

To discuss how we can assist, on a confidential basis, please contact us on:

Phone: +61 (2) 9233 3400

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