Due Diligence and Background Checks
As the world moves into an era of increased suspicion and concern regarding the credentials and qualification of individuals and organizations, there is a dire need to enhance one’s knowledge of those you are dealing with under the auspices of “Know Your Client” (KYC).  In order to mitigate the risk of negligence and reduce liability exposure it is now vital to ensure that appropriate due diligence is conducted in relation to both individuals and corporations.

Conventional Private Investigations
In the aftermath of an incident it is imperative to have access to an investigative resource.  This is so that a thorough investigation can professionally and objectively conduct regarding the details of the incident in order to either compile a case or ensure that a similar incident does not occur in the future.

Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM)
TSCM is the technical term for what is more commonly referred to as “Bug Sweeping”.  The level of technology now commercially available to the general public, which was once the preserve of government departments, is now simply overwhelming.  Eavesdropping devices (Bugs) and covert cameras are easily and quickly installed by parties intent on stealing information or using the product of these types of devices for the purposes of blackmail.  mcconnor meade is able to coordinate the “Sweeping” of your private residence, board room or shareholder venue to ensure that you can conduct your affairs in privacy as well as advise on strategies to be implemented in order to mitigate such a threat in the future.  This service is provided by personnel who have held the highest security clearances in both the US and UK governments. 

Computer Forensics
It is an undeniable fact that computers, PDA’s and cellular phones have changed the manner in which we all operate.  These equipment natures can also increase one’s vulnerability and susceptibility to identity theft or by way of another example a disgruntled employee being able to access elements of your business and downloading sensitive operational information prior to their departure from your company.  The ability to unhinge critical elements of a private client, family office or corporate is only limited by the imagination and creativity of the perpetrator.  mcconnor meade provides a full range of computer forensics services, including post incident hard drive analysis.  We contract and access some of the leading lights and pioneers in this field based in Europe.