 Frequently asked Questions
Do I need any special equipment to have this solution?
We provide the hardware and the software required to enable you to access Remote Forensics from any computer, anywhere in the world.
Does it run on my company network?
No, the PODs just sit in a rack somewhere in your risk locations, with a single IP address and power, although they are off by default. The remote
analyst powers up the POD when he connects and begins working.
How secure is this system?
We use 3 VPNs and an encrypted RDP session within the VPN, using open BSD, so it is very secure indeed.
Does the data travel back across the network?
No, nothing except the screen changes travel back to the analyst's machine. There are no artefacts left
on the
analyst's machine that can be used to reconstruct the session.
Can we buy just one or two PODs?
Yes, you can buy this solution in one of two ways. -
The hosted solution, which allows you to purchase just the number of PODs you need currently, then FIMS is hosted by Evidence Talks although we do not have access to any data or information.
- The second option is for organisations which wish to host the entire solution themselves in-house. This
would probably mean that they require a larger number of PODs.
What tools do I use?
You
decide what tools to
deploy on the remote
PODs so you can use your favourite ones. The
beauty of this system is that all the dongles for the tools sit on the FIMS Server, so they can be deployed and controlled centrally.
Can I share my screen with colleagues?
Yes, it is a feature of Remote Forensics that an analyst can share the screen with a
colleague to explain the case before handing the case
over to that person.
Do I have to access the
remote PODs from special computers?
No, the beauty of this solution is that
with the 74k VPN client installed, you can use any machine you wish that has an internet connection. You can access this securely from
your forensic
lab, a computer in an airport lounge, from a computer in your home, a coffee shop that has a wireless network
or even from a
GSM connected
mobile phone.
What skills do I need at the POD location?
All you need at the POD location
is a person with
technical
support skills-
someone who knows how to take a disk out of a machine. All instructions are given to this technical support person and all the paperwork required is generated by FIMS and printed out at the remote location.
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