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Digital Evidence Acquisition & Preservation Methodology

Classification: Confidential – Internal Reference

This document is a technical reference intended for internal use and for case-specific disclosure only when appropriate. It is not a public-facing representation of services, certifications, or compliance.

Purpose

This methodology describes general principles and procedures used to support defensible digital evidence acquisition and preservation when imaging or collection is performed within a defined engagement scope.

Guidance References

Procedures described herein are informed by established digital evidence handling guidance, including publications from:

References are provided for contextual guidance only. This document does not assert certification, accreditation, or full compliance with any specific standard or revision.

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