This class will teach you:
- Extracting key data
- Civil and criminal evidence requirements
- Forensic devices/operating systems
- Creating a proactive policy
- Planning for discovery
- Data retrieval on all devices
- Application/host based forensic systems
- File system mechanics
- Preparing and formatting evidence data
- Evidentiary standards
- IT forensic audits
In today’s ever more litigious society, companies like yours are involved in litigation in one form or another. It could be employee theft, information theft, external lawsuits, breaches of contract, or even harassment. If you haven’t been involved in one of these cases yet, chances are you and your department will be in the future.
An understanding of e-discovery issues and computer forensics – what you should know!
As an IT professional or high-level manager, you’ll be responsible for producing evidence when an instance occurs: knowing where to look, determining accuracy and presenting the information. In short, you must know your own responsibilities, the roles of every other party, and the plan that will result in you creating a successful outcome for your firm. When a defendable situation arises, you can’t rely on guesswork– you need a solid plan of action involving reliable discovery procedures, defendable data and involvement practices for working with all the important players in your organization.
Learn the skills, techniques and mindset required to create solid, defendable strategies for thorough forensic discovery.
Step by step, you’ll learn exactly what constitutes true computer forensics — learn how to capture key information and present it in an admissible form that is sound and foolproof. Start by understanding where and how data is stored, then master methods to locate and track important evidence and data. Know what software you’ll need and how to configure it. By the time you leave class, you’ll understand how to assemble and fit your captured information and how to present it in a civil or criminal action.
Know what you need, how to respond and build a plan that works
- Learn the intricacies, science, skills and methods of computer forensics
- Understand the roles of each person involved in the e-discovery process: who does what and when? What should you expect?
- Know the current abilities of the forensics industry and state-of-the-art capabilities available, including key devices and software
- Create a proactive policy and processes for document retention and retrieval procedures
- Understand the roles of the court system and how the evidentiary procedure operates. How will it affect you?
- Know the types of data that will be required for all types of litigation and how it must be prepared and provided to satisfy legal requirements
- Understand how the electronic evidence you present is treated in civil and criminal cases
- Know how to create an overall Plan of Response to any litigation with the skills, systems and players in place
Immediate Benefits of Attending This E-Discovery Techniques and Skill-Building Program:
- Know what is expected from you and your department during discovery and litigation.
- Discover the software products available to you, such as Raptor and Helix. What will make data retention and data retrieval easier for you? Know which key devices and configurations work best.
- Understand what a computer forensics program entails, what’s included and what elements constitute reliable programs and processes.
- Thoroughly understand file systems and their great importance in proper organization of data. Also learn their strengths and weaknesses and identify the types that will work best for your organization.
- Understand application-based forensic systems versus host-based forensics. Contrast importance and reliability of data over transport mediums vs. data retrieved from services and servers.
- Know how to extract valuable key data from file systems. Then learn how to consistently identify what is important and what is not.
- Understand the tools available for acquisition and analysis of digital evidence.
- Learn which hardware devices will provide the most easily accessible and reliable acquisition of evidence from hard drives and electronic devices. How do they operate? How will they affect your day-to-day operations?
- Understand the nuances of computer science as it relates to the law, and the challenges you could face.
- Know the roles played by attorneys, experts and your IT and business staff during discovery.
- Ultimately know where and how to find court-admissible evidence — the key steps you must take to produce what will be upholding evidentiary standards and maintaining an accurate chain of custody.
- Master methods on how to conduct continuous IT audits for forensic applications, a distinct discipline.
- Fully understand hard disk construction, how to organize file systems and store data — the various strengths and weaknesses, as well as market share of various solutions.
- Understand file system mechanics, what type of information is being stored where, and why it is of value.
- Know how file systems and operating systems track relevant data, what is tracked and how it can be used to further an investigation.
- Be prepared to respond when the first request for data is made of your department as part of a lawsuit or criminal case involving an employee, customer or outside source.
- Know how to prepare and present recovered and tracked data for criminal versus civic cases. It’s not the same. What backup and detail will be required?
- Understand the full legal process — in layman’s terms — as it relates to your tasks of gathering sound information, credible documentation, and possibly reliable experts.
- Understand how the court system views electronically stored data (ESI), and why it is commonly accepted and deemed discoverable by the courts.
- Know how to build a comprehensive and proactive e-discovery plan for your organization.
This is a results-oriented workshop!
Developing an ideal business intelligence environment requires the seamless meshing and integration of multiple data management and reporting tools. Not always so simple. In this dynamic workshop, your expert instructor will show you how to effectively engage those tools you already have in your environment, then fine tune a solid business intelligence and knowledge management platform. Step by step, discover:
- Why is a BI Program essential to growth and success?
- Why choose Sharepoint as your knowledge management platform?
- What to consider – where are the potential problems?
- Which BI tools from your suite make the most sense to incorporate?
- How to integrate these tools seamlessly
- What are the technical requirements to get it done right?
- Managing the BI and knowledge management platform
- With your information management tools and Resources, create a dynamic Business Intelligence Platform
You’ll examine and discuss every source you have available, their benefits and limitations - then judge which ones will work best for your needs.
