Digital Forensics
Court-qualified examiners. 20 years of experience. Two Metro Vancouver offices.
Digital forensics services in Vancouver BC from Sherlock Forensics. Computer forensics, cyber investigations, incident response and litigation support from court-qualified examiners with over 20 years of experience. Two Metro Vancouver offices in Burnaby and Coquitlam. Digital forensic examinations from $1,200 CAD.
Vancouver is the economic centre of British Columbia and the backdrop for complex civil litigation, corporate fraud investigations, employment disputes and criminal defense matters that demand forensically sound digital evidence. Sherlock Forensics has served Vancouver's legal community and business sector since 2006, providing computer forensics, cyber investigations, incident response and expert witness testimony from two Metro Vancouver offices.
Vancouver Services
Forensic imaging, deleted file recovery, email analysis, artifact extraction and timeline reconstruction from desktops, laptops and servers. Court-admissible evidence collection with full chain of custody documentation. We handle Windows, macOS and Linux systems.
Investigations into unauthorized access, data exfiltration, insider threats and network intrusions. We trace attacker activity through log analysis, network forensics and endpoint examination to identify the scope of compromise and establish attribution where possible.
Emergency response for active security incidents including ransomware, data breaches, business email compromise and network intrusions. We provide rapid remote triage and on-site evidence collection across Metro Vancouver. Containment, eradication and recovery with documented forensic findings.
Forensic evidence collection and analysis for civil and criminal proceedings in BC courts. We produce court-ready reports, provide pre-trial consultation with legal counsel and deliver testimony that withstands rigorous cross-examination.
Court-qualified expert witness testimony on digital forensics, computer evidence and cybersecurity matters. Ryan Purita has been qualified in BC Supreme Court and BC Provincial Court. Reports are prepared for both technical and non-technical audiences including judges and juries.
Case Types
Internal investigations into data theft, policy violations, unauthorized access and fraud. We forensically preserve employee devices, analyze email communications and reconstruct user activity timelines. Our findings are documented in reports suitable for HR proceedings, regulatory filings and litigation.
Forensic evidence collection and analysis for civil disputes in BC Supreme Court and Provincial Court. We support plaintiffs and defendants in breach of contract, shareholder disputes, partnership dissolution and commercial litigation requiring electronic evidence. Learn about civil forensics.
Investigations into trade secret misappropriation, source code theft, confidential data exfiltration and non-compete violations. We trace file access patterns, USB device connections, cloud storage uploads and email forwarding to establish what data was taken and when.
Digital forensics for wrongful dismissal claims, harassment investigations, non-solicitation breaches and employee misconduct. We recover deleted communications, browser history, application data and file transfer records while maintaining forensic integrity for tribunal or court proceedings.
Forensic analysis of devices and digital records to support or refute insurance claims. We examine metadata, file timestamps, communication records and financial data to identify inconsistencies that indicate staged losses, inflated claims or fraudulent documentation.
Independent forensic examination of digital evidence for defense counsel. We review prosecution evidence, identify gaps in forensic methodology, examine chain of custody integrity and produce defense reports that challenge or contextualize digital evidence. Learn about criminal forensics.
Credentials
Ryan Purita founded Sherlock Forensics in 2006 and personally leads forensic investigations and cyber engagements. He holds the CISSP, ISSAP and ISSMP designations and has over 20 years of experience in digital forensics, incident response and cybersecurity. Ryan has worked on cases for Vancouver law firms, corporations, insurers and government agencies.
Ryan has been qualified as an expert witness in BC Supreme Court and BC Provincial Court on matters of digital forensics, computer evidence and cybersecurity. His testimony has supported cases involving fraud, intellectual property theft, employment disputes and criminal defense. Reports are prepared to meet Canadian evidentiary standards and withstand cross-examination.
Ryan has appeared on CBC Marketplace three times as a cybersecurity expert, providing analysis on consumer security, privacy and digital fraud. With over two decades in the field, Sherlock Forensics has built a reputation for rigorous methodology and clear communication of complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Two Metro Vancouver Offices
Our primary forensic laboratory and head office since 2006. Located near the Production Way-University SkyTrain station on the Millennium Line, providing convenient access from downtown Vancouver via SkyTrain in under 30 minutes.
Our Coquitlam office on Lincoln Avenue serves clients from the Tri-Cities, Fraser Valley and eastern Metro Vancouver. The office provides client consultations, evidence intake and forensic report delivery.
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Order forensic services online. Computer forensic examinations from $2,500 CAD.
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