In the aftermath of a security incident, digital forensics provides the insight needed for rapid containment, effective recovery and long-term resilience. It is not only about identifying what happened but also about ensuring that the investigation is rigorous, admissible and aligned to national priorities. As threats increasingly cross traditional IT boundaries into operational technology and cyber-physical systems, building coherent forensic capability has become essential.

At Caeleste Institute, we are experts in designing and strengthening national forensics frameworks and operating models. We support public sector, regulators and industry in creating consistent, reliable approaches that can address incidents across diverse environments including IT, OT, cloud and cyber-physical systems. This holistic perspective ensures investigations are not fragmented but integrated into a wider model of national resilience.

We also work with partners to establish forensics laboratories and specialist facilities that provide the technical depth required to investigate advanced threats. These labs combine technical expertise, training and technology to deliver repeatable, trusted outcomes. 

In addition to providing training on traditional and novel tools, our experts are experienced in developing operational methodologies that ensure evidence can be collected, preserved and analysed to the highest international standards. This ensures that investigators, regulators and operators have the skills and confidence to preserve evidence integrity, regardless of whether it originates from a server, an industrial control system or a multi-tenant cloud platform.

We place particular emphasis on alignment with policy, regulation and legislation. Our work ensures that forensic models are not only technically robust but also compliant with the legal frameworks and regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction. This is critical for ensuring that evidence is admissible, investigations are defensible and outcomes are trusted.

Through our research and innovation strands, we continue to advance the discipline, exploring areas such as AI-supported investigation, forensic readiness programmes and the integration of forensic intelligence into wider security and resilience strategies. Our aim is to move digital forensics from a reactive activity into an at scale capability that is proactive, prepared and resilient.