Computer Forensics Consulting

Getting involved early in a case gives Data Forté experts the opportunity to help avoid the problems that will impact your case later, as you approach trial. We can certainly help you collect and preserve data, however, our true value is our ability to assist with your evidence and strategy from early investigation through trial.

Computer Forensics Analysis

Forensic analysis protocols involve much more that a good set of keywords. Sure, that is a good starting point in many cases; however, there is often much more to consider in successfully reviewing your computer evidence or in being prepared to counter your opponent’s analysis of the computer evidence. Whether it’s analysis of your data, or review of an opponent’s data, your expert’s analysis should help you avoid surprises.

Enterprise Archive and Legacy Media

Cost-effective analysis and processing of backup tapes, legacy storage arrays, modern enterprise server environments, electronic mail servers and a long list of other media and computing devices require a flexible approach based on tested forensic protocols. Data Forté experts have often excelled at crafting proper forensic protocols for dealing with difficult data sets.

Electronic Discovery Processing

eDiscovery processing is expensive. Data Forté prefers effective analysis of your data before resorting to expensive per-unit pricing used by many vendors. With proper culling and analysis of your data the volume of data that is processed into legal review software tools should be greatly reduced. eDiscovery vendors excel at selling gigabytes to process. Our expert consultants will work with you to accomplish your eDiscovery tasks while working to reduce the volume of data to a more manageable level.

Expert Testimony

Expert testimony at depositions and trial is among the most challenging work that we do. Data Forté experts are experienced at working closely with the litigation team and in preparing the results of analysis for presentation to a judge or jury and defending that work at deposition.

Technical Deposition Consulting

Lawyers are not necessarily technologists. Data Forté experts have extensive experience in assisting in technical depositions of opposing witnesses and experts. Asking the right question is particularly important with a technical witness. Subtle differences in technical terms, understanding the relevant technology and understanding the results of computer forensic analysis all contribute to effective technical depositions.