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Digital Forensics

Digital forensics is one of the areas in which Axis excels. Our team holds numerous industry-accepted certifications and has more than a decade of combined experience in this rapidly evolving industry. Time and time again, we have proven to be a leader in the field of digital forensics. Our mission is to provide our clients with clear, concise, and easy to understand results for complex digital forensic issues.

The following are a few of the notable areas where our team can assist:


Data Assessment & Identification

The first step in any case involving electronically stored information (ESI) is to understand and identify the location of all potentially relevant data. Data can be stored on local computer hard drives, network shares, USB media, in the cloud or a vast array of other locations. Identifying these locations at the onset ensures that all content is sufficiently collected and preserved. Following the identification of all potentially relevant ESI, our team will work to develop a strategic and cost conscious collection and analysis plan.


Forensic Collection & Preservation

One of the most critical components of any digital investigation is the forensic collection process. Depending on factors such as the type of device, volume of data and physical location, collection can be accomplished using both on-site and remote methods.

A forensic collection is a defensible process of capturing a bit-by-bit image of an entire computer hard drive or other digital media. A full disk image may often be advisable or even required to ensure that all data is captured (both active and deleted). Some cases where a forensic, full disk image may be necessary would include:

Furthermore, a good forensic collection does not always mean a full disk image; rather the collection ensures the preservation of all original metadata.


Digital Forensic Examination & Analysis

Our goal is to provide our clients with a complete and in-depth forensic analysis to guarantee we leave no stone unturned. Simply stated, if it the data exists, we will find it. Our forensic examiners are experienced and trained to examine and analyze a vast array of data and devices. Whether recovering deleted files, reviewing Internet history, or analyzing USB activity, our team employs the latest in tools and techniques to find the answers you are looking for.


Expert Report Writing

If requested or required, our team will provide a detailed, customized report of our findings that is comprehensive and easily understood. Our reports will outline our analysis procedures and provide insight into activity related to your matter. We will provide you with the facts and present them to you in an clear, concise format.


Expert Testimony

If your matter requires the testimony of a digital forensics expert, our team is prepared to offer our expertise. Often times there are numerous difficult concepts and technical details that are challenging for a layperson to comprehend. Our team will make certain that a judge and/or jury will clearly understand the processes, findings and digital forensic science as a whole.