Neil Barrett gives some insight into how IT workers can help law enforcement and expert witnesses like himself when prosecuting cybercriminals.
My day job is a rather unusual one; I’m a computer expert witness, principally in criminal prosecutions and primarily for the police. I help to identify, preserve, analyse and – perhaps most importantly – present computer-derived evidence. My job is to make sure the jury – usually complete computer novices – have the best possible chance of understanding and appreciating the nature of the technology and arguments involved. It’s a fascinating, challenging, frustrating and deeply rewarding occupation…
