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MCM Solutions (MCMS) is a British

security-cleared company estab-

lished in 2003 that is revolutionising

digital-based exploit and evidential

solutions nationally and interna-

tionally for Military, Government,

Police and Commercial organisations.

Chaired by Admiral Lord West, who was

Former First Sea Lord, Minister for Security

and Counter Terrorism and Chief of Defence

Intelligence, MCMS develops a range of innova-

tive Digital Data Acquisition, Analysis and

Forensic Solutions that are changing the way in

which traditional Digital Forensics are imple-

mented.

Dave Kirk, CEO, who has over 30 years’

experience in IT, has gathered a team of enthu-

siastic forward thinking developers to revolu-

tionise the way MCMS combats digital prob-

lems. With senior management each having

backgrounds in the security services and spe-

cialist units, the company’s unique combination

of staff make for a rapidly flexible and fit-for-

purpose approach to the capabilities it delivers

to clients.

A key part of MCMS’s service is a commit-

ment to combating crime and terrorism, by

delivering its next generation ‘user friendly’

rapid solutions to counter the surging critical

digital forensic/exploit capability gaps found in

many establishments today. MCMS tools

actively reduce training burdens and overall

costs resulting in massively increased results,

effectiveness and capability of organisations.

“We feel one of our key responsibilities for

2015 is to help combat the growing threat from

paedophiles with Indecent Images of Children

(IIoC). We have a ground-breaking solution to

streamline the process for charging, convicting,

reducing backlogs and increasing the efficiency

of policing in this regard. Hand in hand with this,

protecting the victims, insuring justice and

assisting forces to maximise cost effectiveness,”

says marketing manager Graham Bromelow.

“2015 is also a very exciting year as we con-

tinue to grow and expand. We remain sensitive

to organisations who use our technologies, but

have been approached from various globally

know entities to assist with their needs. The

USA provides business development opportu-

nities this year, with a large Military and securi-

ty project potentially in the pipeline, as well as

several other international initiatives.”

A highlight for MCMS in 2014 was its con-

solidation of successful long-term relationships

and renewal of its ongoing UK specialist mili-

tary projects. MCMS also developed a new

relationship to bring a Multiple Automated

Imaging solution to a leading UK Police Force.

Part of its success is maintaining good rela-

tionships with its hardware suppliers. “We

often win contracts with very small delivery

timelines and quite bespoke hardware, so we

are extremely fortunate to have an excellent

relationship with our suppliers,” says Graham.

“Whether it be a small order for USB sticks or a

large bespoke ruggedised case, our suppliers

strive to keep us informed at all times. We are

fortunate in the modern age that the internet

allows us to keep track of competitive pricing

and our suppliers do not disappoint. Our digital

forensic products require installation on

removable hardware. We typically use

Kingston and Samsung due to their excellent

write speeds and quality.

Crucially, however, in order to remain at the

forefront of technology, MCMS has to seek new

ways to push the envelope. For example, the

company is responsible for developing a power-

ful, easy to use ‘deployment pack’ for specialist

military units. This enabled a huge leap forward,

giving users organic capability to exploit laptops,

USBs, removable media and digital devices.

Detego Ballistic Imager is the world’s fastest

acquisition tool for overt or covert evidential

standard bit for bit coping of computers. This is

also patented technology which is a huge acco-

lade to the innovation of MCMS developers.

In addition, MCMS is finalising an automat-

ed system to image multiple drives, parse any

information found and produce court level

reports, providing a quantum leap to Police

Forces who utilise MCMS technology in

regards to Indecent Images of Children.

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MCMS continues to pushthe envelope throughdevelopment ofinnovative newtechnologies that arechanging the face ofdigital data acquisition & analysis

www.mcmsolutions.co.uk

Tel: 01403 267176

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