ISO17025

ISO17025 is the international standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It demonstrates adherence to the highest level of certification required of the digital forensics industry, and is audited by UKAS.  CCL-Forensics (part of CCL Group) is the only company of its kind to hold this accreditation for PC, mobile phone and SatNav laboratories.

The Forensic Science Regulator prefers that all forensics providers working within the criminal justice system, have this standard. This includes all police forces and experts working for the defence.
Corporate clients should ensure that any outsourced digital investigator also has this standard, as it gives confidence and assurance in the capability to undertake sound digital forensic examinations.

Benefits to you

• Everything is done within an externally audited framework – high quality, standardised and repeatable processes ensure that all activities are efficient whilst maintaining a thorough approach. 

• UKAS requires providers with the ISO17025 accreditation to write a series of operating procedures specifically for each client.

• This isn’t a one-off accreditation. Regular audits and ad-hoc spot-checks by UKAS ensure that the standards are maintained at all times

• Evidential integrity. The robust and externally audited nature of our processes and procedures ensures that the chain of custody is maintained, reducing the risk of the integrity of your evidence being challenged in court

• Trained and competent staff. CCL’s analysts undergo regular training which ensures we keep up to speed with advances in technology and forensic science. Training plans are externally audited and verified

For more information about this quality standard and why it is important in digital forensic investigations, please contact us.

ISO27001

ISO27001 is the international standard for Information Technology – Security Techniques and Information Security Management Systems, it ensures that all sensitive data is stored and handled in accordance with strict procedures which are audited by SGS, a UKAS accredited body.

It provides a methodology for the implementation of information security in an organisation, given the confidential nature of the work undertaken by CCL, it is vital that this standard is in place.

Benefits to you

• Protection of client data. Provides confidence and assurance by having in place policies and procedures to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data

• Confidentiality – security-clearance procedures and a confidentiality agreement signed by all staff ensure that critical and sensitive information stays within the company

• Robust processes to identify, manage and reduce the risks to key information 

• Recognised worldwide as the leading international standard for information security management

• Clearly defined responsibilities and business processes

For more information about this standard and why it is important in investigations, please contact us.

ISO9001

This is a standard demonstrating that procedures are in place to ensure adherence to regularly updated and maintained quality processes.  Both CCL-Forensics and CCL (Computer Consultants) Limted hold this accreditation.

This quality management process ensures that all work produced undergoes a number of thorough quality checks.

All quality standards within CCL are overseen by a total quality manager.

For more information about this quality standard and why it is important in digital forensic investigations, please contact us.

Investors in people

CCL recognises that its success is down to the quality of staff it employs. The company is proud of its high staff retention rate, a fact which means clients benefit from a hugely experienced knowledge base.  CCL-Forensics holds this status.

All staff undergo regular training to ensure they are at the forefront of technology, and are prepared for new and complex devices which may need forensically analysing. We also invest heavily in R&D so that all staff have the tools and techniques available to provide a first class service.  The forensics division of the Group holds Investor In people status.

For more information about this standard and why it is important in digital investigations, please contact us on 01789 261200.

Sweet and Maxwell Checked

"Sweet & Maxwell Expert Witness Checked" status requires strict vetting of witnesses approved by at least two independent professional referees (solicitors / barristers) verifying both the quality of written evidence and presentation skills in front of the court.