Digital Forensic &
E-Discovery

Digital Data Examination (Electronic Discovery)

The investigation phase involves a meticulous process of identifying, gathering, preserving, processing, analyzing, and presenting all digital data stored by suspects on electronic devices.  

This process, characterized by its dynamic nature, addresses the sensitivity of digital evidence, which can be easily manipulated. Particularly in litigation contexts, preserving the integrity of digital evidence is paramount to ensuring its reliability and admissibility. 

1. Identification of Digital Data:

Before imaging data, a comprehensive review of case-specific aspects is conducted, including interviews with key personnel and an assessment of the data environment. This step enables the identification of potential sources of digital data through various methods.

2. Imaging and Storing of Digital Data:

A digital forensic image of storage devices is generated before examining digital data, ensuring exact replication of original data through forensic methods. A report containing the hash value of the image is issued to preserve evidence integrity, facilitating its admissibility in court proceedings. 

Protecting digital data is fundamental in the eDiscovery process, a principle we prioritize at Cerebra. Fulfilling legal obligations and ensuring evidence integrity are crucial for a fair legal process. Proper data storage significantly contributes to the admissibility and reliability of digital evidence in court. 

Data recovery is another critical aspect addressed by our services, especially in cases of physical damage or deliberate deletion by suspects. We provide support for data recovery in such scenarios.

3. Processing of Digital Data:

Images of digital data are transferred to our cutting-edge forensic software with advanced technological infrastructure. This process includes indexing to render the dataset readable and searchable using keywords.

4. Analyzing Digital Data:

During analysis, we identify relevant keywords based on our experience and the case’s pattern. We prioritize personal data protection laws and focus solely on investigating suspicious situations within the case’s scope. We employ these keywords to analyze large datasets, prioritizing compliance with personal data protection laws in all our analyses. Our investigations are focused solely on scrutinizing suspicious situations within the defined scope. 

We utilize advanced search and examination methods to analyze digital data effectively, including: 

• Optical character recognition (OCR)   
• Paragraph analysis   
• Visual analyses and links to findings  
• Data deletion detection and data recovery  

5. Reporting of Findings:

Upon completing the analysis, we compile detailed findings into a comprehensive report. This report examines data details, identified findings and evidence, analysis methods, conclusions, and recommendations.