GetNames

Forensic English Name Filter

GetNames software relies upon pre-programmed artificial intelligence logic to identify patterns of data which likely represent the names of individuals. The program not only identifies first names but it also identifies first names, middle names and last names as well as titles associated with a name. This logic relied upon by GetNames is so unique that NTI was issued Patent No. 6,263,349 by the U. S. Patent Office. There is no other software tool like this and it can make or break a case when multiple individuals are involved in the commission of a crime.

GetNames software is 100% compatible with MS-DOS and with Windows 9x and WindowsNT/2000/XP. However, when executed from Windows, GetNames runs at a much faster speed. By default, all supported English given name types are searched for automatically and the speed of this program is very impressive. However, the operating speeds are dependent upon the speed of the computer. On our test computers the processing speeds exceed 20 million bytes per second. Be aware that this program is designed to identify English given names and a companion program called Forensic Name Extractor also identifies European and Arabic name formats. If your investigation involves names other than English given names, then you may want to consider using that more full featured version of the program.

At the option of the user, GetNames software can be used as a data sampling tool when used to process Windows swap/page files. It can also be used to identify essentially all relevant English name combinations on a subject computer when it is used in conjunction with NTI's SafeBack evidence grade backup software. Once the user identifies potentially interesting leads, e.g., an unknown name that is found several times on the subject computer, then all occurrences can be identified and reviewed in context through the use of a computer forensic search utility like NTI's Text Search Plus. Be aware that this tool does not deals with names stored in compressed or encrypted forms.

GetNames software adds new potentials to the computer investigation process and it can be run in batch mode with other computer forensic processes. It also supplements the investigation potentials in identity theft cases when used in combination with NTI's SafeBack evidence grade backup software, G-Extract, Filter_N and a computer forensics search tool like NTI's Text Search Plus. All of these computer forensics tools were designed with our law enforcement clients in mind and they are made available to law enforcement computer crime specialists at discounted rates to help stretch limited law enforcement budgets. All of these tools can also be operated in automatic batch mode which makes the processing essentially automatic in the evaluation of a computer hard disk drive that may potentially be involved in crimes associated with identity theft and/or consumer frauds.

GetNames- Primary Uses:

• Used to quickly identify English given names stored on a subject computer hard disk drive. This feature can provide a significant benefit in identity theft and consumer fraud investigations.



• Can be used as a sampling tool with Windows swap/page files or to process an entire computer hard disk drive when used in conjunction with NTI's SafeBack evidence grade backup software.



• Can be used to identify the frequency, spelling and format of the names of known individuals who are involved in an investigation. This feature is helpful in the crafting of key word lists for use in the search of a subject hard disk drive or other computer storage media involved in an investigation.

GetNames - Program Features and Benefits:

• DOS based for speed. The speed of operation is amazing.



• No Software Dongle! - We know that software dongles get in the way and they restrict your ability to process several computers at the same time. That is why NTI does not use software dongles and our licensing of this software allows you to process multiple computers at the same time. NTI's goal is to make your life easier and this software was designed with ease of use in mind.



• Automatically processes any data object, e.g., a swap file, a file constructed from combined file slack, a file constructed from combined unallocated space, a Windows swap/page file or a SafeBack bit stream backup image file.



• Provides output in the form of a dBASE III file which can be evaluated with standard word processing programs, database programs, spreadsheet programs and specialized analysis software provided free of charge by NTI to licensed GetNames software clients.



• Creates an output log file that documents the process, licensed user and findings to supplement testimony in court regarding the use of the tool.



• Capable of processing ambient data files that are up to 2 gigabytes in size.



• Automatically identifies English given names written in any number of formats, e.g., first name-last name, last name-comma-first name, etc. without the entry of targeted names or targeted strings of text by the user of the program.



• Can be operated in a batch file mode separately or with other forensics processes to automatically identify relevant English names and the frequency of a given name associated with a targeted computer.



• Quantity discounts and site licenses are available.

The current release is Version 1.01 and the GSA Product Number is GN1.01. U. S. Government clients should click here for information about GSA purchases.