Mr Marc Kirby
Senior Lecturer
Location: Shrivenham campus
E: m.kirby@cranfield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)1793 785738
Department of Informatics and Sensors
Current activities
Academic lead for the MSc Forensic Computing.
Hands on computer forensic examinations for both law enforcement and the commercial sector.
Expert witness for criminal proceedings.
Clients
UK and international law enforcement, various multi national corporations.
Financial Services Authority.
United Nations.
Council for the Registration of Forensic Practitioners.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Home Office
Background
Former Head of Computer Forensics at the United Kingdom’s internationally acclaimed National Hi-Tech Crime Unit. An adviser to governments and responsible for policy development in this fast moving area. An international expert in e-crime who created the world’s first multi-agency national Computer Forensic Unit.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Forensic Computing
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Member of the British Computer Society
Selected publications
Editor and contributor to the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Guide to Computer Based Evidence 2001 to 2007
UK Police (ACPO) Hi-Tech Crime Strategy 2004-2006


