Digital Forensics

Digital forensics is the process of obtaining electronic evidence from electronic media and preserving that evidence for admissibility in court. Using proven techniques along with best-in-class tools, Aptegra can safely gather and analyze all data on a computer system, tablet, or smartphone.

This process often includes:

• Acquiring a forensically sound image of the digital media (e.g., smartphone, computer, external drive) to prevent evidence spoliation
• Recovering deleted messages, documents, and images
• Searching messages, files, and web history according to client-specified criteria
• Evaluating metadata, to find out when files were created, modified, accessed, or deleted
• Examining the Windows Registry or other Operating System artifacts such as shortcuts and event logs

While each case is unique, Aptegra can provide attorneys with a wide variety of digital forensic services such as electronic discovery, electronic data acquisition, and evidence collection.

What cases can benefit from Digital Forensics?

These days, just about every case involves email, documents, or a timeline of computer activity. See the table below.

Contract Disputes

• Authentication of documents
• Evidence of material breach
  
• Indication of damages

Employement Law

• Policy violations
• Data misappropriation
  
• Wrongful termination

Family Law

• Divorce and infidelity
• Custody and child support
  
• Property distribution

Criminal Defense

• Fraud and identity theft
• Libel and defamation
  
• Stalking and Harassment

Electronic evidence collection from smartphones, computers, and other digital devices is of the utmost importance to the digital forensic investigator. However, so is the dedication to making the results of computer examinations understandable to both technical and non-technical people. We are not just computer forensic examiners – we are translators of digital information. It is essential that once evidence is extracted, a judge, jury, opposing counsel, and you completely understand the evidence obtained from the digital forensic examination – our expert witness testimony is clear, concise, and professional.

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Digital forensics is a demanding field, requiring specialized hardware, software, and expertise. Aptegra founder H. Scott Tucker is a Certified Cyber Forensics Professional and a computer industry veteran who has worked with major firms such as IBM, Microsoft, Symantec, Hewlett-Packard, and Canon, among others. Let us help you get the information you need. Call for a free case assessment: 801-999-8171.

Aptegra founder H. Scott Tucker is a Certified Forensic Consultant and a computer industry veteran who has worked with major firms such as IBM, Microsoft, Symantec, Hewlett-Packard, and Canon, among others.

The Aptegra Difference

• Aptitude: Quickly grasping pivotal facts and concepts in a case and the technological nuances
  
• Integrity: Earning the trust of major law firms and clients, including Microsoft and Symantec
  
• Responsiveness: Mobile forensics lab on call and the energy to work tirelessly for clients
  
• Experience: Seasoned veteran of information technology, management, and legal testimony