Data Forensics & Web Crawling

Data forensics & web crawling

Detect anomalies and monitor online threats to protect test security.

Dreams deserve…

thorough monitoring and proactive threat detection.

From identifying suspicious test taker behavior through statistical analysis to monitoring hidden online spaces for compromised content, we provide a comprehensive approach to safeguarding test integrity. Our expert team offers timely reports and actionable recommendations to help mitigate risks and respond to incidents.

Data forensics

What we do

Apply statistical detection methods that help us recognize anomalies in testing data that might indicate fraud. When test takers respond to test questions in abnormal ways this may be reflected in their answer choices, score patterns, and response times. We use this data to identify suspicious test taking behavior, detect misconduct, and increase test security.

Service benefits

Access a powerful tool to monitor and evaluate test taker behavior that helps guard against various types of test fraud. By identifying suspicious data patterns, we can detect and investigate misconduct that may not be observable by test proctors.

What you get

Find and report: Statistical analysis of your testing data and a report of any anomalies found.
Analyze and advise: Report interpretation by our team of data forensics experts, with recommendations for action and next steps.

When / frequency

Dependent on test taker volume and the security requirements of the testing program and organization. Scans can take place on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or less frequent basis.

Web crawling and social scanning

What we do

Monitor websites and social media platforms for unauthorized disclosure of your proprietary test content, sensitive data, or other forms of stolen intellectual property. If a breach is found, our team of test security experts is on hand to offer advice and support.

Service benefits

Reduce test security risks and protect the reputation of your brand and credentials. Early identification of leaked test content or data means action can be taken before there is a significant impact.

What you get

Find and report: Threat intelligence reports of unauthorized content or leaked data found on websites or social media platforms.
Analyze and advise: If required, we offer recommendations and support in response to a breach. This can include takedown notices and legal action

When / frequency

Web crawling and social scanning can take place as:

An ongoing, continuous service, scanning for keywords and phrases from your live item bank.
A one-time scan in response to a security incident or specific security concern.

Dark web crawling

What we do

Search hard to reach hidden marketplaces, forums, and dark websites for compromised test content, sensitive data, or other forms of stolen intellectual property.

Service benefits

It can be hard to find leaked information on the dark web. Dark web crawling is an advanced tool that reduces test security risks even further. Finding stolen test content or data in hard-to-reach places means action can be taken before there is a significant impact.

What you get

Find and report: Threat intelligence reports of unauthorized content or leaked data found on the dark web.
Analyze and advise: If required, we offer recommendations and support in response to a breach. This can include takedown notices and legal action.

When / frequency

Web crawling and social scanning can take place as:

An ongoing, continuous service, scanning for keywords and phrases from your live item bank.
A one-time scan in response to a security incident or specific security concern.

Explore our test security guide

Test security protects your assessments’ validity and integrity. Learn more about the security measures you can implement for your in-person and remote exams.

Success stories

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