2004 Fast 50
22: Guidance Software Inc.
| Location: | Pasadena, Calif. |
| Annual growth rate: | 96.87% |
| 2003 Revenue: | 13,356,729 |
| 2002 Revenue: | 6,290,123 |
| 2001 Revenue: | 4,973,918 |
| 2000 Revenue: | 2,527,713 |
| 1999 Revenue: | 889,182 |
| Leadership: | John Patzakis |
| Number of employees: | 150 |
| Website: | www.guidancesoftware.com |
| Lines of business: | Computer forensic hardware and software, professional development and training, technical services, legal and engineering support |
| Major customers: | CIA, Economic Crimes Bureau, FBI, Air Force, Army, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Defense Department, Homeland Security Department, Department of Housing and Urban Development, State Department, Secret Service |
| Major contracts/projects: | The company won a contract with the Los Angeles Electronic Crimes Task Force run by the Secret Service. Guidance will provide forensic software, investigation resources and advanced forensics training to task force members. |