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There are a wide range of IT professionals who need to access data for investigative purposes. Maybe you‘ve been seeing an increase in computer viruses, and need to identify the source of the problem or you’ve seen productivity lost because too much time was spent on social networking sites. Maybe you’ve been seeing an increase in computer viruses, and need to identify the source of the problem or you’ve seen productivity lost to too much time spent on social networking sites. Worse, maybe you’ve noticed that some files have gone missing and need to identify which employee – or employees – are responsible for the theft of your company’s intellectual property.

Investigating any of these – and many other – situations has often required contacting forensic investigators, security professionals, or setting up incident response teams. Lawyers are often involved as well as teams comb through records, collect and analyze data, and then preserve their findings so that action can be taken. As you might guess, the costs of these investigations can add up quickly – even before you begin looking at the cost of lost time and work if your systems must be taken offline.

Fortunately, there are options available that can reduce your costs, enable you to monitor all computers and workstations on your network, and allow day-to-day operations to continue seamlessly. Guidance Software is respected as a leader in digital investigations, and their EnCase Enterprise bundle will provide you with all of the tools you need to:

1. Perform computer-based forensic investigations
2. Identify misuse of company software and systems
3. Ensure staff compliance with IT policies
4. Effectively manage information and prevent theft of intellectual property
5. Keep your company’s IT network running smoothly

When you set an IT policy meant to prevent fraud and protect your network, it’s because you want to reduce the risk of system downtime. Similarly, when you want to limit the time your staff spend on activities that aren’t work-related, it’s important to be sure that you know your staff are viagra established guidelines. If a more serious breach occurs, limiting the potential damage is critical.

By taking advantage of the right tools, you can conduct your own investigations, meet the demands of your business, and save time and money in the process. Regardless of the situation you find yourself in, having the right tools available will let you deal with it quickly and appropriately – minimizing the impact on your business.

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Tags: data security, Guidance Software, security, TCO

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