Terms and Fees

The cost of a computer forensic examination varies greatly, and depends on a number of factors, such as:

• Number of computers involved;
• Complexity of search criteria;
• Complexity of the desired results.

FCL approaches each case on an individual basis.

The process begins with a free initial discussion to determine what the client actually needs and how FCL can respond to those needs.

FCL will then evaluate the case and will produce an estimate for the case based on the requirements identified to date.

Once the examination has started it is often the case that new questions arise or new evidence is discovered that leads to new requirements.

At this point a revised estimate is delivered and the work carried out.

This cycle continues until all work has been carried out to the client’s satisfaction.

During this process, FCL prefer to work with the client evaluating evidence or clues as they become available as it is usually the client that knows the intimate details of the case and the interaction between the players. FCL cannot understand this to the same level as the client at the initial stages – and to work in isolation, in FCL’s experience, only leads to additional costs and possible missed clues or pointers that the client would have recognised.

Detailed records of all work undertaken is retained and the chain of custody is clearly documented whilst any evidence resides with FCL.