What is computer forensics - Computer forensics is a methodology used to identify, acquire and preserve evidence found on electronic or magnetic devices such as computers, CD-ROMS and floppy diskettes.

Can any computer professional provide this service - Only a trained computer forensic practitioner will have the skills and credentials necessary to perform a successful examination within the standards accepted in a court of law.

A qualified examiner will not alter a single byte of original computer data during the course of their examination. Simply turning on a computer (a common mistake made by well meaning computer technicians) may destroy potentially important evidence.