Digital Forensics (a.k.a. Computer Forensics) is the discovery, preservation, investigation, analysis, and presentation of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) found on digital devices and the cloud. Digital Forensic investigations differ greatly from both ediscovery and data recovery.
Ediscovery is the identification, collection, review, and production of information stored in electronic and printed formats. Electronically stored information (ESI) can consist of, but is not limited to, emails and their attachments, text messages, documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and reports extracted from databases. Analysis of this data is typically performed by attorneys.
While Digital Forensics does include a small aspect of data recovery, Digital Forensic examinations use strict controls and procedures to ensure that all existing data is found, that the original data is preserved and unchanged, and that any recovered data is admissible in court or other legal proceedings. Additionally, Digital Forensic examinations include an investigative process and require an in-depth understanding of operating systems, databases, networks, the Internet, applications, and how, when, and where data is written to storage devices.
When needed by your matter, Method Cyber Security digital forensic experts will provide their findings in a concise and detailed report. Conclusions are provided to the extent they are substantiated by the recovered digital evidence and scientific verification. Our digital forensic experts are court-tested and will provide testimony to present the facts, procedures, methods, and support all conclusions.