Center for Computer Forensics

Our philosophy for all the labs is to invest in technology and in personnel training. We emphasize multiple software technologies to gives us the flexibility to process ESI in almost any format. Handling electronic evidence is all we do and we take a forensic approach to all the projects presented to our lab.

Present capacity for our lab exceeds two hundred custodians. Large amounts of data can be loaded and processed effectively.

Our 20 year history in data recovery and computer forensics give us a unique perspective on data and the specific requirement to protect data through technology, process and quality programs. We take a forensic approach to all services to ensure evidence veracity.

Company History

  • In 1987, Data Recovery Group was formed. Almost immediately attorneys and companies would contact the lab to look for information/evidence.
  • In 1997, owners formed the Center for Computer Forensics (CCF) to better serve the legal requirements of electronic evidence.
  • In 2005, the company formally entered the e-discovery market.

Community Involvement

Associations

  • HTCIA – High Technology Crime Investigation Association, Michigan – Ives Potrafka, Vice-President (Past President)
  • DEFSIG - Digital Evidence Forensics Special Interest Group – Ives Potrafka – Founder
  • IACIS – International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists

Presentations from 2004 to 2006

  • HTCIA Michigan – Various locations in Michigan
  • HTCIA National – Monterey, CA
  • IACIS – Educational presentations to members – Southfield, MI
  • Secure World Expo, Detroit, MI
  • George Mason University – Fairfax, VA - Regional Computer Forensics Group
  • SHRM – Society of Human Resource Management
  • SPIN – Software Process Improvement Network
  • MACPA – Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • DMBA – Detroit Metro Bar Association
  • OCBA – Oakland County Bar Association
  • MCPI – Michigan Council of Private Investigators
  • Ann Arbor IT ZoneSponsored Events
  • 2005 –Missing: How to Protect your Children from Internet Predators
  • Troy, MI – 120 attended Web Wise Kids - www.wiredwithwisdom.org
  • 2006 – Cynthia Hetherington: Weapons of Mass Deception – Keep Your

Identity Off the Inernet

  • Novi, MI – 300 attendedTV shows
  • 200X – Court TV: Forensic Files – Web of Seduction – Episode 177 -Ives Potrafka interviewed
  • 2003– O Channel: Snapped – Sharee Miller – Season 2, Episode 28 – viewed