Case Study: Tulane University strengthens forensic readiness with NCC Group

Tulane University boosts forensic coverage to 80-85% with NCC Group

Tulane University, a private university in New Orleans, faced a significant challenge in its information security office after losing key personnel, including all specialist forensics experience, during the COVID pandemic. This resulted in an outdated program with minimal documentation, haphazard procedures, and an inability to create legally admissible forensic images of devices. NCC Group was engaged to address this digital forensics skills shortage and help modernize their security program.

NCC Group provided a detailed assessment and pragmatic recommendations that clearly outlined areas for improvement. The solution gave Tulane University a formal roadmap to mature its forensic program, significantly advancing its data acquisition capabilities and ensuring its processes would withstand questioning in potential litigation. As a result, the team's productivity and ability to capture data improved, and the Chief Information Security Officer reported being significantly more comfortable and confident in their forensics procedures.

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