From banking to staying in touch and almost everything in between, being plugged into the digital world, for many, is not only about personal convenience anymore, it has become an integral part of daily business functions as well. Joe Caruso, founder and CEO/CTO of Global Digital Forensics (GDF), took some time to discuss how he sees 2013 shaping up on the cyber frontier and how GDF will be positioned to serve client needs in the cyber security, electronic discovery (eDiscovery) and computer forensics arenas as the new year unfolds.
New York, NY (PRWEB) December 18, 2012
How will computer forensics change in 2013?
Whether the issue is cyber security, or digital evidence involved in a legal matter, if the answers are in the data it all comes back to computer forensics. But the game is getting more complex by the year. The scope of engagements which were once confined to a few PCs, laptops and maybe an internal network, have really exploded with all of the shared technologies now in the picture. Cloud computing is a force, reliance on mobile devices is continuing to surge, social networking has gained strength exponentially and our dependence on all of it has never been higher. And those forces all converge on every front, from cyber intrusions and data breaches, to finding the smoking gun evidence that will make or break a legal case. If you dont have a firm grasp on every one of these areas and more, its not a recipe for success, its a recipe for costly disasters.
What trend will be the biggest game changer?
The explosion in businesses embracing a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) mentality to increase connectivity and production is one of the biggest things really changing the landscape. Couple that with increased use and reliance on social networking, and the lines have never been more blurred between work and play. Mix in cloud computing with all its geo-divergent data repositories, shared resources and applications, and that means a whole slew of new vectors to consider, from increased vulnerability to cyber threats, to the potential for a vast geographic landscape and a plethora of systems and devices to be in play when electronic discovery (eDiscovery) for a legal matter, and all the precision and defensibility it entails, stand between ultimate success and failure.
How will Global Digital Forensics stay ahead of the curve?
As weve always done, by listening to clients, observing trends and keeping up with all the latest technologies. Ive been at this a long time, from dual-floppy PCs, to smartphones with the computing power of a circa 1990s military supercomputer, making every transition along the way to stay in front of the newest technologies. Thats what it takes to excel in the competitive world of computer forensics and its we demand of our specialists at GDF. I've watched countless computer forensics companies try and fail along the way, and more often than not its because they find themselves stagnating in a fluid industry with a business model they found initially successful, but soon find that only concentrating on yesterday and now will only get you so far in the constantly evolving world of digital information. We know keeping a full half of our focus on tomorrow is the only way we will be able to meet our clients requirements at a level they need, deserve and expect to receive when they have problems that revolve around ESI (Electronically Stored Information) , problems which are often very sensitive in nature.
To find out how Global Digital Forensics can tailor solutions to fit almost any unique need, call 1-800-868-8189 for a free initial consultation with an experienced and certified computer forensics specialist currently being offered to new clients, or visit http://www.evestigate.com for more information. Emergency incident response teams are standing by 24/7.
*Global Digital Forensics is a recognized leader providing cutting edge solutions in the fields of computer forensics, eDiscovery and intrusion incident response services. With offices in 16 US states and 30 offices around the world, our global reach is supremely positioned to react quickly and efficiently with a staff of highly qualified and experienced specialists. Many Fortune 500 companies have trusted GDF with their most sensitive situations. GDF has the technology, skill and experience to ensure any data breach or intrusion incidents, computer forensics tasks and/or eDiscovery needs are handled in a highly cost effective manner, while always ensuring exceptional results.
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