Detego Global, the visionary minds behind the renowned Unified Digital Forensics Platform, proudly declares its Media Acquisition tool as a finalist in the distinguished “Best Computer Forensic Solution” category for the esteemed 26th annual SC Awards. Revered as the pinnacle of accolades in the cybersecurity sphere, the SC Awards stand as a beacon of recognition for pioneering technologies and exceptional individuals propelling progress within the industry.
In the wake of an exhaustive selection process, overseen by a panel of luminaries hailing from sectors spanning financial services, consulting, healthcare, and manufacturing, Detego Global’s Media Acquisition tool emerged as one of the five contenders vying for this illustrious award.
This accolade marks the second nomination for Detego Global in 2023, an accolade that complements the four previous distinctions garnered by the brand over the past two years. Notably, the brand’s patented Ballistic Imager tool, lauded for its unparalleled data extraction swiftness, secured a finalist position in the same coveted award category last year. Furthermore, Detego Global’s “Field Triage” and “Analyse” tools garnered finalist statuses in the UK Security and Policing Innovation Awards in both 2022 and 2023.
An integral component of the acclaimed Unified Digital Forensics Platform, which boasts the unwavering trust of investigators operating in military, law enforcement, and corporate domains to combat grave offenses such as fraud, child exploitation, terrorism, and human trafficking, the Media Acquisition tool stands acclaimed for its proficiency in streamlining the aggregation and analysis of vital data from diverse sources concurrently.
Crafted to address the escalating demand for expedited, comprehensive analytics and on-site agility, Media Acquisition empowers investigators with real-time insights, fostering expeditious decisions. By offering live data previews and employing a globally patented red-amber-green visual alert system, investigators can efficiently conduct on-the-spot assessments, triage evidence, and diminish reliance on specialised teams and resources.
This portable tool, ideally suited for both fieldwork and laboratory settings, arrives equipped with guided workflows, potent data carving capabilities, intelligent automation, and embedded analytics, enabling even novices to undertake thorough and forensically robust investigations regardless of the environment.
Andy Lister, the Managing Director at Detego Global, expressed delight over this recognition, stating, “Our selection as a finalist for the esteemed SC Awards once again is a source of immense satisfaction. This acknowledgment underscores our steadfast commitment to revolutionising the digital investigations landscape with products that not only serve our customers but also enhance community safety.”
According to Tom Spring, the SC Media Editorial Director at CyberRisk Alliance, the technologies and strategies embodied by the award nominees vividly mirror the remarkable innovation unfurling within the cybersecurity domain this year. He elaborates, “The roster of finalists for this year exemplifies the resilience and adaptability of solutions embraced by network defenders to safeguard assets within a perpetually shifting threat panorama.”
The eagerly anticipated winners shall be unveiled during the forthcoming SC Awards week, set to commence on August 21, 2023. This comprehensive coverage shall encompass enlightening “Winner’s Circle” roundtables, candid on-camera dialogues between the SC Media team and awardees, and an in-depth glimpse into the profiles of the triumphant entities.
