The Information Security team (OIT-Sec) supports departments at CU Boulder who are authorized by campus to perform internal investigations. This support comes in the form of staff time, expertise, and tools/processes
Individual offerings
Data collection and delivery
OIT Security responds to requests from authorized departments to assist in the collection of data which is in scope for internal investigations. This includes extracting mail from email servers, making forensically sound images of computers and mobile devices, collecting log data from IT systems and gathering other forms of electronic data.
Data analysis and reporting (for select situations)
While much of the investigation support work is focused on delivering data to the investigating department, OIT Security assists with analysis of the data in cases where specialized information technology skills and knowledge may be needed.
Benefits
Providing centralized investigation support services for CU Boulder helps ensure data is collected in a consistent and professional manner which meets the integrity needs of the investigations. OIT Security is able to provide staff who are trained and certified in forensic processes and tools. This high level of service reinforces the integrity of internal investigation processes at CU.
Who can get it
OIT-Sec provides investigation support services to the following list of departments that perform official, internal investigations. If you need investigation assistance, please work with one of these departments to perform an investigation:
- University Counsel
- Internal Audit
- Office of University Controller - Fiscal Compliance
- Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance
- Office of Research Integrity
- HR Employee Relations
- Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution
Cost
Some of the departments listed above provide resources to OIT Security for staffing and/or technology to support their investigation needs. If your department is working through one of these groups, OIT Security does not generally charge your department for time spent on investigation support. However, data acquisitions will require reimbursement for direct costs associated with investigation support (e.g. the purchase of additional storage hardware).
Get started
If you are not representing one of the departments listed above, please reach out to the appropriate department to begin an investigation. If you are part of one of these departments, email security@colorado.edu to initiate the process of supporting your investigation.
