Mark Burgess
49 Stoney Lane
Cauldon
Staffordshire
ST10 3EP
07933 334393
Profile
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An experienced and qualified specialist investigator, having conducted
investigations and audits on an international scale.
Possess a unique mix of experience and qualifications gained in the
military, law enforcement, commercial and academic environments.
A disciplined, conscientious, enthusiastic and dynamic problem solver.
Experienced in high pressure work environments as a supervisor /
manager and an investigator requiring minimal supervision.
Willing to learn and help others learn, embracing new techniques and
tools.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral, and experienced in
presenting findings to both clients of all levels and the judiciary.
Experienced in forensic research techniques and trained in using forensic
tools such as Encase, Access Data Forensic Toolkit, Paraben and others
dependant on the task in hand.
Listed as an expert witness for forensic computing.
Police roles
Feb 1996 to Feb 1998
Feb 1998 to June 1999
June 1999 to April 2001
Sept 2000
April 2001 to Sept 2001
Sept 2001 to Dec 2001
Dec 2001 to Feb 2005
– Uniformed Police Constable
– Proactive CID
– Uniformed Police Constable
- Attachment to Special Branch
– Covert Role
– Special Branch
– Hi-tech Crime Unit
Relevant Police Qualifications and awards.
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Staffordshire Police Commendation. Awarded for dedication as part of a
national investigation into Internet paedophile crime.
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The Communication Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Staff Internet Course,
trained and authorised to communicate with Internet Service Providers.
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The Communication Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Staff Accreditation
Course, trained and authorised to communicate with Telephone
Communication companies.
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Trained and authorised Test Purchase Officer.
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Audio visual Evidence gathering.
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Trained and authorised Covert Human Intelligence Source handler
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Staffordshire Police Commendation. Awarded for Professionalism and
determination in the investigation and detection of many offences of handling
stolen goods.
Experience
I have given an over view of the roles that I have undertaken, however some of the
roles entailed some sensitive duties, details of which I would be happy to discuss
further.
March 2007 to
Date
MRB Consultants
Independent Security Consultant
I have consulted into a wide variety of organisations including Solicitors,
Accountants, Business owners and other larger security consultancies. The issues
consulted on have been varied but have generally been of a covert investigative
nature, which have deployed conventional and digital measures.
Nov 2004 to
March 2007
Global Computer Security
Forensics and IT Security Manager
The role is managing a small team of highly qualified individuals investigating
offences that have taken place using computers. The majority of the offences are
against organisation’s intellectual property rights, and includes copyright offences,
leaking of company information, and organisational sabotage. As an examiner I have
conducted computer based investigations into Intellectual Property for Trade
Associations including the British Phonographic Industry (music industry), Federation
against Copyright Theft (film industry), ELSPA (software industry), and many other
national and international companies including NTL, Walt Disney, Rolex, and
Tiffany’s. Working closely on behalf of these companies and organisations I have
liaised very closely with law enforcement including Police, Trading Standards, and
their legal partners. I have conducted the largest investigation of its kind into a
considerable conspiracy to defraud on behalf of the Trade Associations, in which
prosecutions have been brought against twelve individuals. The case has recently been
concluded with all defendants pleading guilty prior to trial.
Dec 2001 to
Nov 2004
Staffordshire Police, Economic Crime Unit - Hi-tech Crime
Unit
Detective Constable - Network Investigator
As a part of the Economic Crime Unit I provided a point of contact, both internally
and externally, for advice and training on hi-tech crime investigation and prevention,
based on physical and logical security. The advice may have taken the form of
presentations and by directly liaising with professional bodies and companies, often at
board level. Internally I provided investigative support to other members of the Unit
and Investigators across the Force. The support was to assist investigators with
aspects of the investigation where the crime was committed either on a computer or a
computer is used to store data which may be used as evidence. The types of
investigations included major fraud, paedophilia and major incidents which require
sensitive handling and results to specific time constraints, due to their serious and
often complex nature. The support entailed forensic computing and the investigation
of digital evidence, including large networks using, covert and overt, conventional
and hi-tech techniques.
Feb 1996 to
Dec 2001
Staffordshire Police, Stafford, Staffordshire
Police Officer
I gained a wide range of experience in Covert, overt, pro-active and reactive policing
including drugs, possession and supply, fraud, and general crime. In addition I gained
an expanse of skills and experience to aid and compliment investigations, some
sensitive skills, but others include informant handling, optical evidence gathering, and
public order control.
Qualifications and Awards.
Jan
2005
Staffordshire Police Commendation
Awarded for dedication as part of a national investigation into Internet
paedophile crime.
July
2004
7Safe
Certified Security Testing Associate
March
2004
Paraban
Forensic PDA Examination
Dec
2003
Centre for National High Tech Crime Training
Core Skills in Data Recovery & Analysis.
Nov
2003
Centre for National High Tech Crime Training
Core Skills for Network Investigations.
Oct
2003
Access Data
Intermediate Computer Forensics.
Mar
2003
West Mercia Police
The Communication Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Staff Internet
Course.
Mar
2003
West Mercia Police
The Communication Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Staff
Accreditation Course.
Mar
2002
Encase (Liverpool)
Introduction to Computer Forensics.
Feb
2002
Qinetiq
Network Investigation Foundation Course.
Nov
2000
Staffordshire Police Commendation
Awarded for Professionalism and determination in the investigation
and detection of many offences of handling stolen goods.
Academic
Currently
Studying
Staffordshire University Stafford Campus, Stafford
Masters Degree in Forensic Computing
The degree covers all aspects of Forensic computing and all the related policy and
procedure. I am still studying for the Masters degree, however I have completed
sufficient of the course to be awarded a Post Graduate Certificate in Forensic
Computing.
Currently
Studying
University of Westminster Harrow Campus, London
Masters Degree in Information Technology Security
The degree covers all aspects of Information Technology Security including Physical
and Logical Security, Forensic computing and all the related policy and procedure
development, associated with these matters. I have completed sufficient of the course
to have been awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in IT Security
Graduated
June 1995
Staffordshire University, Stafford, Staffordshire,
United Kingdom
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration
Graduated
June 1994
Staffordshire University, Stafford, Staffordshire, United
Kingdom
Higher National Certificate in Business Studies
June 1991
Moorside High School, Cellarhead, Staffordshire, United
Kingdom
A-level - Achieved three passes
Economics, Geography, General Studies
June 1989
Moorside High School, Cellarhead, Staffordshire, United
Kingdom
General Certificate of Secondary Education - 10 Passes
Biology, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, English
Language, English Literature, French, Geography, History,
Mathematics.
Personal
DOB
23rd May 1973
Age:
34
Status:
Divorced
Children:
2
Additional Information
Driving Licence, – full (Car and Motorbike) and clean licence held
Has working knowledge of appropriate legislation including PACE, RIPA, Human Rights
Act, Computer Misuse Act and Data Protection Act.
Experienced in using forensic utilities such as Encase, Access Data Forensic Toolkit, Paraben,
Net Analysis, and Macquisition and others.