Digital Forensics & Data Recovery

Forensic precision that uncovers truth, protects reputation, and stands up in court.

When every second counts and every click leaves a trail, CDEC’s Digital Forensics & Data Recovery service brings clarity, credibility and courtroom-ready evidence to the surface.

We specialise in forensic acquisition, analysis, and reporting from computers, mobile devices, cloud platforms and embedded systems — delivering defensible results trusted by law enforcement, legal teams and private clients.

Whether responding to a data breach, investigating an insider threat, or supporting litigation, our analysts work discreetly to reveal what happened, how, and by whom.

Our forensics often operate alongside OSINT Investigations, TSCM Bug Sweeps, and Cyber Security Advisory engagements — giving clients a complete view of both digital and physical exposure.

What Makes Us Different

• Battle-Tested Expertise
  With over a decade supporting military operations, UK law enforcement and national-level investigations, CDEC’s analysts bring operational-grade rigour and experience to every case.

• End-to-End Capability
  We handle every stage — from live data capture and device imaging to deep-dive analysis of deleted files, encrypted partitions, chat logs, browser artefacts and metadata reconstruction.

• Tactical and Strategic Insight
  We don’t just extract data — we interpret it. Our reports explain what happened, why it occurred, who was involved, and what to do next.

When paired with our Threat Intelligence & Resilience platform or Greyzone Threat Resilience framework, digital findings become part of a broader narrative — connecting devices, behaviour, and intent.

Client Benefits

• Rapid Incident Response
  Immediate mobilisation for breaches, internal fraud, or data theft. We deploy quickly and operate discreetly — even under legal, regulatory, or media scrutiny.

• Executive & Private Client Support
  Confidential forensic support for high-profile individuals and executive teams. We perform private mobile forensics, data breach audits, and device integrity checks with total discretion. (Often delivered alongside our High-Risk Client Protection service.)

• Workplace Investigation Support
  Objective technical reports that substantiate HR, legal, or disciplinary processes, integrating findings with OSINT and Cyber Security Advisory operations.

• OSINT + Forensics Fusion
  By combining forensic artefacts with open-source intelligence, we identify not only the evidence — but the exposure story around it.

Engagement Options

• Breach investigation and digital artefact recovery

• Deleted file recovery from mobile or desktop systems

• Comprehensive device audits for security verification

• Data theft or IP leakage investigation

• Forensic evidence preparation for civil or criminal proceedings

For recurring corporate clients, CDEC can embed forensics within ongoing Threat Intelligence or Cyber Security Advisory retainer programmes, ensuring continuity and rapid response when incidents occur.

Why Choose CDEC

CDEC combines intelligence tradecraft, law enforcement methodology, and engineering precision. Our analysts are trained in chain-of-custody handling, and use hardware write blockers, forensic imaging tools and custom-built hardware from our Custom Security Solutions division. This ensures that every report is defensible, evidentially sound, and aligned with UK legal and evidentiary standards.

Contact CDEC Ltd to discuss a discreet digital forensics engagement.
Whether you’re investigating a breach, conducting a compliance audit, or recovering deleted evidence, our analysts will provide trusted, actionable results.