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Digital forensics and IT examinations
Comprehensive examination of digital data, electronic documents, information systems, and cryptocurrency transactions.
PROLABS
Technical expertise and digital forensics
Court and out-of-court examinations of digital evidence, IT systems, crypto assets, and property matters.
- 2 key areas of expertise
- 18+ examination types
- Forensic experts certified by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine
- Available 24/7
Practice areas
Two key areas of expertise
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Economic examinations and intellectual property
Determining the amount of damages and asset value, as well as analyzing business transactions in complex legal and property matters.
Digital forensics
Digital forensics
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Digital media examination
Examination of HDD, SSD, USB drives and other media with discovery, recovery, and preservation of electronic data.
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Mobile forensics
Acquisition, recovery, and analysis of data from smartphones, tablets, and backups.
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Software analysis
Review of software products, source code, licensing status, and functional capabilities.
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Network forensics
Analysis of network traffic, event logs, and interaction traces in IT infrastructure.
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Cryptocurrency transaction analysis
Tracing the movement of virtual assets and examining related transactions.
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Digital trace examination
Discovery, preservation, and analysis of traces left in the digital environment.
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Cloud services
Examination of accounts, cloud storage, and electronic correspondence.
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Comprehensive forensic analysis
Systematic examination of digital data, events, and information systems to establish the circumstances of an incident.
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Valuation of software products and IT solutions
Determining the value of software, digital solutions, and other digital assets.
Economic & Intellectual Property
Economic examinations and intellectual property
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Assessment of damages and lost profits
Determining the amount of actual losses, lost income, and costs required to restore property.
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Commodity and valuation examinations
Establishing the market value of goods, equipment, services, and virtual assets.
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Damages caused by information leaks
Calculating financial losses caused by unauthorized disclosure, copying, or use of information.
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Business and intellectual property valuation
Determining the value of enterprises, corporate rights, brands, trademarks, and other intangible assets.
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Valuation of property use rights
Establishing the value of rights to use real estate, natural resources, and other types of property.
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Royalties and license fees
Calculating and economically justifying remuneration for the use of intellectual property objects.
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Valuation of specialized software
Determining the value of unique software products, source code, and related property rights.
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Analysis of business transactions
Examination of financial and economic events, primary documents, and calculations in enterprise activity.
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Verification of declarants’ income
Comparing declared income, assets, and expenses to identify possible discrepancies.
Process
How we conduct an examination
We conduct examinations at the request of attorneys and clients, as well as on the basis of procedural documents from law-enforcement authorities, with preparation of a reasoned expert opinion.
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Request and initial review
We accept an attorney’s or client’s request or a procedural document from a law-enforcement authority, clarify the examination task, and perform a preliminary review of the materials provided.
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Determining the examination format
We establish the appropriate format: a forensic examination within a case or proceeding, or a contractual expert study.
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Formulating questions and signing the contract
We help formulate the questions correctly, agree on scope, timelines, cost, and confidentiality terms, and conclude the contract.
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Acceptance and documentation of materials
We receive the objects of examination, verify their sufficiency, document their condition, and ensure proper storage.
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Conducting the expert examination
A forensic expert examines the materials using the relevant methodologies and documents the results obtained.
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Preparing the expert opinion
We set out the course of the examination, the established circumstances, and reasoned answers to the questions posed.
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Delivery of the opinion and follow-up
We deliver the opinion to the client and, if needed, provide clarifications on the results and their use in the case.
Advantages
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Certified forensic experts
Examinations are conducted by forensic experts certified by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine in the relevant expert specialties.
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Compliance with Ministry of Justice methodologies
We conduct examinations in accordance with the established methodologies and regulatory requirements of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine.
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Work with all categories of clients
We work on requests from clients and attorneys, as well as on the basis of procedural documents from law-enforcement authorities.
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Comprehensive examinations
We combine specialized knowledge from different fields and expert areas to solve complex integrated tasks.
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Commission examinations
We engage two or more forensic experts of the same specialization for a collegial and thorough examination.
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Predictable timelines and confidentiality
We agree timelines and the workflow in advance and ensure protection of the materials received.
What you receive
Forensic examination
A procedurally formalized expert opinion for use in criminal, civil, commercial, or administrative proceedings.
Expert study
A written opinion based on the examination results that may be submitted to court, used to protect rights, and support a legal position.
Laboratory analysis
An examination without procedural formalization for internal reviews, private investigations, risk assessment, and decision-making.
International use
Opinions of forensic experts certified in Ukraine may be submitted in foreign jurisdictions after translation and, where required, proper certification according to the rules of the specific country.
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Frequently asked questions
Examinations are conducted by certified technical and forensic experts with experience in digital forensics and economic examinations.
Yes. We prepare opinions in line with methodologies and evidential requirements for court and out-of-court procedures.
A description of the task, available media/data or documents, and a contact for agreeing scope and timelines.
Timelines depend on the volume and type of objects. After the initial consultation we fix the plan and deadlines in the contract.
Yes. We work under NDA and internal rules for handling sensitive materials.
Yes. Within digital forensics we analyze the movement of virtual assets and related transactions to build an evidentiary record.
What is Prodefence?
Prodefence is a suite of services in technical information protection, legal and cybersecurity, software development, business-process automation, and financial-technical solutions.
We provide audit and consulting to protect businesses and the personal security of our clients.