Digital Fingerprints, Telecommunications Evidence

Students were given the unique opportunity to find out more about becoming ‘Digital Detectives' at a recent lecture organised by Edge Hill's Business School.

‘Digital Fingerprints, Telecommunications Evidence' was hosted by Ross Patel, Director of Afentis Forensics. Ross, a Digital Forensics Consultant and Expert Forensic Witness demonstrated the technology and latest practices, discussed case studies and answered questions from attendees.

With offices in Liverpool, Manchester and London, Afentis are UK leaders in digital and communications forensics, specialising in high order criminal cases, such as the murder of Liverpool schoolboy Rhys Jones, and the recent conviction of Merseyside drugs baron Curtis Warren in Jersey.

Following the event, Michael Banford, the Business School's Enterprise Co-ordinator commented, "Bringing industry into the classroom enhances the student experience, and it's hugely important that Edge Hill and our students develop and cultivate these types of links."

Michael added, "Edge Hill is currently working closely with Afentis in writing and reviewing our computing forensics modules to ensure that what we teach mirrors the 'real world', and that our graduates are taught skills the industry will value."

Afentis has also offered Edge Hill three work placements in Computer Forensics, Marketing and Web design, further enhancing the reputation of the Business School and providing opportunities for our graduates.