IBP is recognized as an expert in forensic analysis in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety Engineering, unhealthiness, dangerousness, noise measurement, accident evaluation, and Economic Engineering.
It has teams prepared to identify, preserve, and analyze evidence, specialized laboratories, and tools to reconstruct events and accidents, issue reports or opinions, and provide expert testimony.
It was a pioneer in the study of forensic methodology in high-tech issues and in producing forensic examinations in Computational Forensics, Information Technology, Computer Science, and Computer Engineering. Its performance stands out in:
- Supporting legal operators and technical and administrative areas in all matters that are specific to judicial expertise, technical assistance in judicial proceedings and investigations, audits, and investigations demanded by companies.
- Identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence according to the best forensic practices.
- Laboratory and field tests and support in forensic proceedings.
- Verification of quality in digital systems, projects, and services.
- Collection and evaluation of evidence on digital devices (computers, handhelds, PDAs, cameras, etc.), digital storage (disks, memories, etc.), data communication networks (LAN, WAN, Internet, etc.), web, internet, systems, software, digital files (databases, data, sounds, and images, etc.), among others.
- Verification of unauthorized access or intrusion into computers or data communication networks.
- Analysis of the creation, alteration, destruction, or theft of data and other digital assets.
- Examination of the authenticity, origin, and integrity of expert evidence.
- Technical assistance or studies in judicial proceedings.
- Evaluation, development, application, and teaching of forensic methodologies in information technology.
In Legal Engineering or Forensic Engineering, especially in Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering, the following activities stand out:
- Forensic examination of telecommunications systems, equipment, and services.
- Evaluation of systems, computers, software, and digital electronic components.
- Identification, investigation, and issuance of reports and opinions on improper procedures in communication systems.
- Evaluation of the quality and safety of communication systems and electronic systems.
- Evaluation of failures or improper or inappropriate use of systems.
- Evaluation of the suitability of systems for technical standards and contracts.
- Other activities in this area of expertise.
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