Professional forensic disk imaging services that create bit-for-bit copies of storage media while preserving evidence integrity for legal proceedings and internal investigations.
Original evidence
Bit-for-bit image
Investigation & recovery
Forensic disk imaging is the process of creating an exact, sector-by-sector copy of a storage device (hard drive, SSD, USB drive, etc.) while maintaining the integrity of the original evidence. This copy, known as a forensic image, can be analyzed without risk of modifying the original data.
A disk image contains not only visible files but also deleted data, hidden partitions, unallocated space, file system metadata, and system artifacts. This comprehensive capture is essential for:
MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 hash calculations ensure image authenticity
Hardware write-blockers prevent accidental modification of source media
We follow a meticulous, court-admissible process for forensic disk imaging that ensures evidence integrity and legal defensibility.
Secure collection of storage devices with detailed chain of custody documentation. Photograph evidence, document serial numbers, and create evidence tags.
Connect source media through hardware write-blockers to prevent any modification. Verify write protection status before proceeding with imaging.
Create forensic images using industry-standard tools (FTK Imager, EnCase, dd, Guymager). Capture complete sector-by-sector copies including unallocated space.
Calculate cryptographic hashes (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256) of both source media and forensic images. Verify hashes match to ensure image integrity.
Store forensic images on secure, encrypted media. Begin analysis using forensic tools to examine file systems, recover data, and extract evidence.
All our forensic imaging processes comply with legal standards for evidence admissibility:
Forensic disk imaging allows us to recover and analyze numerous types of digital evidence that may be critical to investigations.
Recover files deleted through normal operating system functions
File system metadata including creation, modification, and access times
Browser history, cookies, downloads, and cached web content
Local email stores, attachments, and communication metadata
Encrypted volumes, files, and password-protected documents
Malicious software, scripts, and exploitation tools
Login history, application usage, and system interactions
Windows Registry, system logs, and application databases
When data is lost due to hardware failure, accidental deletion, or malicious activity, our advanced data recovery services can often recover what seems unrecoverable.
Recovery from physically damaged drives, SSDs, and RAID arrays
Recovery from corrupted file systems, formatted drives, and deleted partitions
Forensically sound recovery for legal proceedings and investigations
Our specialized techniques and cleanroom facilities deliver exceptional recovery success rates:
We utilize industry-leading forensic tools and specialized equipment to ensure accurate and comprehensive disk imaging and investigation.
High-performance systems with multiple forensic bays, hardware write-blockers, and specialized interfaces for all storage media types.
Tableau, WiebeTech, and Logicube hardware write-blockers for SATA, SAS, USB, PCIe, and NVMe interfaces.
FTK Imager, EnCase Forensic, Guymager, dc3dd, and specialized tools for mobile device and cloud storage imaging.
Class 100 cleanroom for physical recovery of damaged drives, including head swaps and platter transplants.
Advanced hardware/software tools for diagnosing and repairing HDD/SSD firmware issues and controller problems.
Specialized imaging hardware for recovering data from drives with bad sectors or physical damage.
Client: Technology company suspected former employee stole proprietary source code
Challenge: Employee had wiped his laptop before returning it to IT
Our Solution: Created forensic image of the laptop's SSD and conducted advanced file carving. Recovered deleted source code repositories and email communications with competitors.
Outcome: Recovered 98% of deleted source code, provided detailed forensic timeline, delivered expert testimony resulting in successful litigation.
Client: Banking institution investigating internal financial fraud
Challenge: Suspect used encrypted volumes and anti-forensic techniques to hide evidence
Our Solution: Forensic imaging of multiple workstations and servers. Memory forensics to capture encryption keys, followed by decryption and analysis of hidden financial documents.
Outcome: Uncovered $2.3M in fraudulent transactions, identified collusion between multiple employees, provided evidence for criminal prosecution.
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