Computer Evidence Recovery Forensics Services

The science of computer forensics is the art of recovering deleted data from a computer, meticulously piecing it together in an attempt to find out the who, what, when and where of recent computer activity.

Digital & Computer Forensics Associates's forensic services are sought after by corporate lawyers who need to identity, acquire, restore and analyze such data for important litigation. Our seasoned, forensic, discovery and testifying experts have the necessary skills to cull critical information from tape restoration to hard drive imaging from Unix, Novell and Linux servers and PCs.

	The Process

Identify:

Identifying likely sources of relevant  information is the first step in electronic discovery. Guiding our client through this maze of data to make sure nothing is overlooked is the an important function of our highly trained consultants. Moreover, our consultants go onsite to carefully search the inventory or data in order to search for hidden sources, as well as help you to prepare for deposition while reviewing requests to produce. Digital & Computer Forensics Associates consultants will work with you on the most complex cases, helping you develop a written e-discovery plan that identifies whom and what to target.

Acquire:

After identifying the data, the next step is to safely gather the electronic data and avoid contamination. We always strive to maintain a defensible chain of custody. Tools, Training and Process are the three essential components in the collection of electronic evidence. We accomplish this by using a highly trained staff, who are experienced in using forensic tools. They are schooled in how to follow written protocols and procedures ensuring that the evidence they gather stands up to scrutiny in every jurisdiction.

Restore:

When the gathering stage is completed, we make sure the data is readable and usable. It's important to note that critical information may not be recoverable without the help of someone who is familiar with intricacies of forensic procedures and documentation.  Unlike their colleagues in the past, today's attorneys are expected to cull and restore huge amounts of data. This have caused a spike in the cost of electronic discovery and billable time an attorney must pass on for reviewing a huge amount of extraneous data. Our job is to make sure our clients spend as little as possible by helping them avoid unnecessary restoration of such data. At the same time, we use our expertise to ensure that all relevant data, including compressed, encrypted and password protected files are examined. 

Search:

We can also save our clients money by filtering all data received in electronic discovery by using a the latest technological tools to make large amounts of data more manageable, therefore, easier to review.

Produce:

Digital & Computer Forensics Associates has several ways to provide the data to you.

1.  We can deliver copies of the data for review along with suggesting software solutions that will help you better view and organize your evidence. 
   
2. Our staff can collaborate with you and your current litigation support vendor in order to import data to a system you choose. 
   
3. We also use a variety of national tools and vendors who have products that are  capable of converting data to a PDF and TIFF format, or to a printable hard copy.

Verify:

We deliver every discovery with complete written reports including an analysis to support our findings. Additionally, our years of collective experience in giving expert testimony in both state and federal courts gives you an edge if the case should go to trial. We pride ourselves to paying careful attention to every minute detail, which is especially important in the early stages of electronic discovery. It is essential to constructing the strongest possible expert testimony.