New Zealand Forensics is an innovative and progressive company dedicated to the Computer Forensic and Data Recovery industry. The business uses only the latest, most up to date software that has been proven worldwide by the developing companies and also proven internationally by the software users themselves.
The software and techniques used by
New Zealand Forensics are recognised and recommended by the worlds leading Computer Forensic Training entity, IACIS (International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists). Many of the Law Enforcement Agencies from around the world use the same software and techniques and have also received training from IACIS.
This software includes: ForensicToolkit and Password Recovery Toolkit (AccessData),Encase (Guidance Software), Digital Detective (Digital Detective UK )and DataLifter (DataLifter Forensicware ) Many other software products are also usedwhich enhance the capabilities of the above products and provide for an extremely thorough investigation and result.
Mike Chappell is one of
New Zealand’s leading Computer Forensic Analysts and is currently studying towards a BBS in Information Technology and Business Management.
After joining the
New Zealand Police in 1977 and retiring in 1999, Mike continued his training in Computer Forensics and Data Recovery both herein
New Zealand and in the
United States of America.
In his later years with the
New Zealand Police, as a Senior Detective, he investigated a number of Computer and Internet related crimes. Prior to his involvement with the
Christchurch Fraud Unit, Mike was an Analyst in the Criminal Intelligence Section in
Christchurch. Before leaving the Police, Mike became involved in a private capacity, in the examination of Pirated and Counterfeit Software for a Private Investigation Company, contracted to a major software corporation.
Following his retirement from the Police, Mike traveled to
Orlando,
Florida, where he received training in Computer Forensics with IACIS (The International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists).
After successfully completing the Basic Training Course in 2000 and the Advanced Course the following year, Mike completed and passed external examinations with IACIS, where he obtained the qualification of Certified Forensic Computer Examiner. This is an internationally recognized qualification and is only held by a few Forensic Practitioners here in
New Zealand.
While traveling in the
USA for training, Mike also attended the Techno Security Conferences held in
South Carolina. This conference is also an internationally recognized conference attended by over 500 delegates worldwide. The conference is sponsored by major Information Technology,Security and Forensic Software companies from all over the world.
After re-establishing his business in 2003, Mike has conducted numerous forensic examinations for private businesses, private individuals, Barristers and Solicitors and major corporations. He has also spoken to a number of business groups regarding employee related issues,involving computer misuse and fraud.
Mike currently keeps himself abreast with the current technology, through attending software training seminars andalso subscribing to numerous technology forums around the world.
