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Nansenio

Cybersecurity · Canberra, Australia · Founded 2019

Nansen.io, established in Australia in 2019, provides digital forensic services and has developed a patented blockchain technology for immutable evidence preservation. The company was co-founded by Rose MacDonald and Andrew Collins. MacDonald is a former detective and digital forensic analyst with two decades of law enforcement experience, while Collins is a former CIO/CTO in the healthcare, commercial, and government sectors with extensive experience in digital forensics and malware analysis. The firm offers specialized services aimed at supporting victims of domestic violence, as well as commercial clients and government agencies. A primary offering is the Digital Safety Audit, a confidential online service designed to help individuals, particularly survivors of domestic violence, identify and address compromises to their digital security, such as spyware and unauthorized account access. This service includes a detailed assessment of mobile phones, cloud accounts, and social media presence to detect tracking and coercive control methods. Following the audit, the team develops a personalized safety plan to empower users to protect themselves from technology-facilitated abuse. For law enforcement and legal proceedings, Nansen.io provides comprehensive digital forensic services, including evidence capture, analysis, and expert witness testimony. Their specialists are certified to handle evidence from mobile phones, computers, and smart devices, ensuring its admissibility in court. A key innovation is Chain-FS, a patented technology that integrates blockchain with cloud storage. This system allows users to store essential documents and evidence in a tamper-proof medium that cannot be altered or deleted, even if an unauthorized party gains account access. This feature is particularly critical for survivors of domestic violence who need to secure evidence of abuse. Keywords: digital forensics, evidence preservation, domestic violence support, technology abuse assessment, blockchain evidence, spyware detection, cyber security audit, immutable storage, forensic analysis, expert witness services, data preservation, online safety, stalkingware, coercive control, law enforcement support, Chain-FS, victim support, mobile security, cloud security, digital safety plan