Digital Forensics

D4's team of retired law enforcement professionals deliver unparalleled knowledge and expertise to ensure the highest levels of accuracy and reliability.

Forensic Examination

With decades of investigative experience, our team can assist investigations including: matrimonial, internal employee matters, theft, harassment, embezzlement, violations of company policies, and trademark infringement.

Computer Forensic and Complex Discovery Consulting
D4′s certified consultants utilize forensically sound tools and processes to collect, analyze, reduce, and prepare data for long-term storage and legal review.

Our experts are acutely aware of the importance of preserving the integrity of ESI and maintaining a defensible chain-of-custody. Our documented methods mimic law enforcement standards and we enter every engagement with the mind-set that the ESI preserved will be used in a court of law.

Other Forensic Services

Verify the findings of other computer forensic experts
Recovery of deleted files and file fragments
Assistance with internal employee investigations
Preservation and collection of data from social networking sites
Collection of ESI from cell phones, smart phones, etc.
Defensible remote preservation collection services

FRCP 26(f) Meet and Confer Consulting
The updated FRCP mandates that parties meet and confer to discuss potential ESI. Many judges have encouraged counsel to utilize knowledgeable technical experts to assist the collection of ESI.

The updated rules force parties to focus on the problems of preservation and eDiscovery on the front-end (instead of potentially facing sanctions motions on the back-end) for failure to preserve and/or produce information.

D4 can help prepare for and resolve the following:

Preservation practices
Scope of discovery
Accessibility of ESI
Production of metadata
Costs & burden to produce ESI
Forms of production
Privilege issues and waiver
Variations from FRCP and local rules
Inventory of IT infrastructure (Data Map)
Other important information

Cell Phone Collection

Extraction and review of ESI from mobile devices is quickly becoming standard practice in eDiscovery. Evidence that can be potentially collected from a mobile device may come from several different sources, including a SIM card, handset and/or attached memory cards.

Traditionally, mobile device forensics was limited to the recovery of text messages, call logs, contact lists and phone IMEI/ESN information. Newer generations of smart phones also include web browsing, wireless network settings, e-mail and media information.

D4 can acquire and analyze most ESI found on mobile devices including:

E-mails
Contacts
Calendar items
SMS and MMS text messages
Browser history
Call logs
Pictures and Videos
SIM card data
Phone settings
Temporary Internet files
Application information

Mac/Apple Collection

More and more businesses are adopting Mac computers, iPhones and iPads.

D4 technicians are well versed in the preservation, collection and analysis of ESI stored on Macs and other Apple products.

Our experience includes:

Complete forensic imaging of Mac devices
Imaging and analysis of iPads
Imaging and analysis of iPhones
Mac OS X – desktop and server (legacy Mac OS 8 & 9)
Recovery and analysis of deleted Mac data
Preparation of Mac data for placement into litigation review tool

Expert Testimony

Testimony or involvement of a true expert can make or break a case. Our expert team includes former law enforcement officers as well as persons experienced and well-versed in the Computer Forensics and eDiscovery field.

Certifications include Access Data Certified Examiner (ACE); Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE); Certified Computer Examiner (CCE); EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE) and other industry-recognized certifications.

Expert Services and Experience: