Digital Forensics

Our forensic examiners conduct digital investigations using the latest technology, software and methods. We forensically capture, process and analyze electronically stored information (ESI) both visible and invisible on computers, mobile devices, the cloud and office networks.

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Digital Forensics

Data Collections | Expert Analysis | Reporting | Testimony

Computer Forensics

Computers, laptops and servers are analyzed to uncover all relevant artifacts to determine user activity, internet activity, USB access, potentially recover hidden or deleted data, and much more.

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Mobile Forensics

Mobile Devices (cell phones, tablets) across all OS (iOS, Android) are imaged and examined to retrieve data such as messages/chats, images, calls, contacts, calendar, and more.

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Cloud Forensics

Retrieval and examination of emails, backups, data stored on cloud services (iCloud, Google Drive, One Drive, and Dropbox), social media accounts, websites, and collaboration apps.

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How It Works

Case Brief & Data Acquisition

Preservation

Analysis

Reporting

Expert Testimony

Case Brief and Data Acquisition

Case Brief and Data Acquisition

Our Digital Forensics experts work closely with clients in this phase to:

  • Identify the purpose, scope of the investigation, key issues and relevant data to be reviewed.
  • Identify the custodians and where the relevant data resides.
  • Provide flexible data acquisition methods such as, on-site, drop off at our lab, on the cloud or remote.
  • Legal consent forms are signed to allow us examine the evidence and expectation of privacy is preserved.
  • All devices and evidence are meticulously documented with a complete chain of custody.

Casework Examples:

  • White color crime
  • Recovery of digital evidence
  • Fraud & Embezzlement
  • Criminal cases – Fraud & Bribery
  • Theft of Trade secrets
  • Anti-Forensics
  • Intellectual Property Theft
  • Partnership Disputes
  • Employment disputes
  • Evidence spoliation
  • Matrimonial & Family Matters
  • Authentication of Digital Evidence
  • Data Breaches & Incidence Response
  • Court Certifications and Affidavits
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Rebuttal Expert Reports
  • Patent & Trademark disputes
  • Sexual Harassment

Preservation

Once the custodians and data sources are identified:

  • The original digital evidence is forensically imaged in a write-blocked environment to ensure the source media is not altered.
  • The forensic image is verified against the original media device using a hashing algorithm.
  • A working copy of the original forensic image is created and used during the examination process.
  • The original forensic image is kept for preservation purposes and safe keeping.
  • The original media is returned to the client.
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Analysis

Analysis

Our forensic examiners use the latest software and technology to review evidence related to your case. We use data artifacts to reconstruct events and answer core questions related to the case.

Digital Analysis Includes, but is not limited to:

  • User Activity
  • Computer & Server Event Logs
  • USB Devices attached
  • Registry
  • Office Documents
  • Images
  • PDFs
  • Emails
  • Internet Browsing History
  • System Memory
  • Databases
  • Windows – Shadow Copies
  • Program Artifacts
  • ThumbCache
  • Passwords
  • Mac OS Forensics

Reporting

In the event a report is required by the Court or your adversary, Axiana certified forensic examiners will prepare a report detailing the scope of the examination, the devices examined, the methodology we followed, the evidence uncovered and the conclusions of our examination. Our reports are designed to ensure the validity, reliability and soundness of the digital evidence used for our analysis and conclusions.

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Expert Testimony

Expert Testimony

The majority of cases are usually settled out of court. However, a small number of cases require a digital forensics expert to testify in court or through deposition testimony. Our process is built, step by step, to endure any scrutiny we should face in court. Our digital forensics experts are experienced and equipped to testify and defend:

  • The methodologies used during the digital examination.
  • The integrity and validity of the data examined.
  • That our conclusions are based on facts derived from our analysis of the digital evidence and are within a reasonable degree of digital forensic certainty.