Focused forensic evidence services
Forensic Methodology
Boston-based, serving clients nationwide
Focused exclusively on defensible digital evidence preservation and acquisition for legal and insurance-related matters.
Methodology
We are a preservation-first digital evidence firm that can perform defensible imaging where appropriate.
- defensible acquisition (including imaging where appropriate)
- Integrity verification (e.g., hashing), where applicable
- Read-only or minimal-touch handling of original media
Standards & best-practice alignment
A preservation-first approach and generally accepted digital-evidence handling practices are used, with documentation designed to be understandable and repeatable. Where relevant, publicly available guidance (e.g., documented, repeatable acquisition procedures with integrity verification/documented, repeatable acquisition procedures with integrity verification-style concepts) is referenced as a baseline, with execution tailored to the written scope, constraints, and media condition.Referenced industry guidance
- Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (documented, repeatable acquisition procedures with integrity verification) guidance
- documented, repeatable acquisition procedures with integrity verification Computer Forensic Tools Testing (CFTT) principles
- Defensible documentation: repeatable handling notes suitable for legal and insurance workflows.
- Integrity verification: cryptographic hashing and verification records where applicable.
- Chain-of-custody style tracking: receipt, handling, and transfer records supporting evidentiary continuity.
- Scope-driven outputs: what was done, how it was done, and known limitations.
Note: This page describes methodology and documentation practices. It is not a claim of formal accreditation unless explicitly stated in writing for a specific engagement.
Preservation Principles
Data365 Evidence approaches digital evidence work through a preservation-first framework. These principles guide how evidence is identified, handled, documented, and delivered, independent of any specific matter or outcome.
- Preservation before analysis. Evidence is stabilized and protected prior to any evaluative activity.
- Minimal handling of original sources. Direct interaction with original media is limited to what is technically necessary.
- Contemporaneous documentation. Handling actions and conditions are recorded at the time they occur.
- Repeatability and auditability. Methods are selected to support independent review and reproducibility.
- Written scope before engagement commences. Services proceed only under defined authorization and scope.
- No guarantees; no legal advice. Technical services are provided without representations regarding outcomes or legal conclusions.