Cyber security firm’s exporting success continues

Deb Leary

Birmingham-based cyber security business Forensic Pathways is poised for international success after securing a contract in South Africa.

Established in 2001, the business develops forensic software, products and services for clients in law enforcement, security services, and legal and financial sectors.

The company also provides due diligence, fraud investigation, cyber security services, and dark web monitoring and investigation services to its corporate and private sector clients.

Forensic Pathways has been working with DIT since 2003 to help capitalise on international demand for British-made forensic software, products and services. The business has already established a strong presence in overseas markets including France, America, Canada, Zambia and South Africa.

Exporting currently accounts for 60% of the firm’s annual turnover and this is expected to grow by 15% in two years, with the retention of contracts in South Africa and the launch of its new Dark Web Monitoring and Investigation offering, along with potential new opportunities in France and Germany.

Deb Leary, CEO and founder of Forensic Pathways, said: “Forensics is a small but global market, meaning that exporting is fundamental to what we do. When branching out to new regions we have been able get in touch with DIT representatives in the area, who have helped us establish a clear exporting strategy and in some instances introduced us to buyers.

“Throughout our exporting journey, DIT has given us the information and guidance to export confidently and avoid any costly errors. If we can do it with support from DIT, so can other businesses in the Midlands.”

Ian Harrison, director of exports, the Midlands, Department for International Trade, said: “Forensic Pathways quickly recognised that there was strong international demand for its software, products and services and by working with our advisers, was able to establish an exporting strategy across a growing number of countries.”

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