Digital Evidence is virtually everywhere, from personal smartphones and computers to expansive corporate networks and public surveillance devices. Our team of Digital Evidence Experts is highly experienced in navigating this extensive landscape, and can assist with pinpointing the data that should be available, acquiring said data in a forensically sound way from a wide range of digital devices, analyzing that data, and explaining what that data means in a way that anyone can understand.
As the number of digital devices has grown exponentially over the past decades, there may be far more evidence available to you than first appears. Every day we leave thousands of digital breadcrumbs as we conduct our normal lives, to an extent that may seem overwhelming at first glance. Our experts can help zero in on what data may be relevant and ensure it is obtained in a timely manner. Digital Evidence may be lost, inadvertently destroyed, or intentionally destroyed for a variety of reasons, and it is paramount to ensure you take the necessary steps to preserve potentially relevant data early on in a case.
Deleted data may be recoverable depending on the type of device and other considerations that can be explored during an initial consultation. However, the more time passes, the more likely it is that deleted data will be overwritten and permanently lost, so it is important to act quickly.
Our Digital Evidence Expert Witnesses can help you discover what data is potentially out there, how best to acquire it, and how that data might impact your case.
Social Media platforms are a treasure trove of information that can provide potential evidence ranging from posts, messages, images, and videos to metadata such as timestamps and location data. This can help to reveal connections, interactions, potential motives, and other critical information that can help uncover what happened in a case.
Data Acquisition, Preservation & Analysis
Whether access to social media evidence is granted by the user, the social media company, or is already public-facing the role of a Digital Forensics Expert is critical when collecting the data. The specialized techniques utilized in capturing data ensure the preservation of its integrity and authenticity. These processes involve capturing and storing digital evidence in a manner that prevents tampering, alteration, or loss which increases the likelihood of the evidence being admissible in court. Data acquisition and preservation techniques also facilitate the documentation of acquisition procedures, thereby maintaining a clear chain of custody for evidentiary purposes.
These techniques go beyond what can be read or seen in posts, images, etc., by providing further context. For example, metadata extraction provides information such as timestamps, location data, and user device information. Metadata analysis assists in establishing timelines and user location, verifying authenticity, and identifying potential data manipulation.
