New Zealand Forensics is one of New Zealand's leading computer forensics companies. We are an innovative and progressive business dedicated to the Computer Forensic and Data Recovery industry. The business uses only the latest, most up to date hardware and
software that has been proven internationally by the developing companies and also proven worldwide by the software users themselves.
The software, hardware and methodology used by New Zealand Forensics is that which is taught by the world's leading Computer Forensic Training entity, IACIS (International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists). Many of the Law Enforcement Agencies
from around the world use the same software and methodologies and have also received training from IACIS.
Mike Chappell is one of New Zealands leading Computer Forensic Consultants/Analysts.
Mike spent the majority of his working life in the New Zealand Police. As a Senior Detective, he investigated a number of Computer and Internet related crimes. He was latterly seconded to the Christchurch Fraud Unit and also spent several years working as
an Analyst in the Criminal Intelligence Section in Christchurch.
Mike was contracted by a Private Investigation company to analyse software and computers where it was suspected that Pirated and Counterfeit Software was being used or copied for distribution.
After retiring from the New Zealand Police, Mike travelled to the United States of America where he received training in Computer Forensics with IACIS (The International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists). He was the first person from New
Zealand to attend the courses which were held in Orlando Florida.
After successfully completing the Basic Training Course in 2000 and the Advanced Course the following year, Mike completed and passed external examinations with IACIS, where he obtained the qualification of Certified Forensic Computer Examiner. This is an
internationally recognised qualification of which Mike was the first to obtain it in New Zealand. He has not re-sat the certification.
While attending the IACIS training courses, Mike also attended the Techno Security Conferences held in South Carolina. This conference is an internationally recognised forum and is attended by over 500 delegates worldwide. The conference is sponsored
by major Information Technology, Security and Forensic Software companies from all over the world. Attending these conferences allows the delegates to network amongst their peers and also form associations that last for many years to come.
In 2003 Mike re-establish his business. He has conducted numerous forensic examinations for private business, private investigators, private individuals, Barristers and Solicitors and major corporations. Mike has also spoken to a number of business groups
regarding employee related issues, involving computer misuse and has given expert evidence in the New Zealand Court of Appeal, High Court, District Court, Employment Court and also the Family Court.
Due to the nature of the industry, Mike is continually up skilling himself and updating his forensic software to be a leader within this specialised field. His skillset encompasses the traditional investigative and analytical techniques he obtained while
working for the New Zealand Police with the cutting edge skills he has obtained while furthering his training for with regard to Computer Forensic, Cell/Mobile Forensics and Data Recovery.