Xact Data Discovery, Services-Data Discovery and Management Services

Hackers are People Too

Ok, so as not to confuse, we don’t work in neon-aura, opaque glass offices on the 53rd floor of some sleek high-rise building in downtown Miami, New York or Las Vegas like our Forensic friends on “CSI”. However, we do dig deep into the cerebral cortex of computers and electronic files to discover evidence or supporting evidence of civil or criminal acts. Not quite as sexy, yet hacking into computers is paramount to the success of any investigation.

Quite simply stated, Forensics is the technological, systematic inspection of computer systems and their contents for evidence or supportive evidence of a civil wrong or a criminal act. Computer Forensics require specialized expertise and tools that go above and beyond the normal data collection and preservation techniques available to end-users or system support personnel.

Forensically Speaking

From interviews to data imaging to security assessments, our Forensic experts apply a unique communicative investigative process to extract evidence that will stand up in court—so you don’t have to. As an integral part of the overall Data Discovery and Management process, Xact Data Discovery’s (XDD’s) Forensics Division provides corporations, law firms and government agencies with proven world-class Computer Forensic Services expertise to help clients investigate, gather, preserve, analyze and convert electronic data into comprehensible evidence to maximize its value and use in court.

Unique to the industry, XDD’s Forensic Division engages a streamlined Forensic Communications Process throughout all project pre-collection, collection and post-collection phases. In addition to industry standard investigative techniques, XDD Forensic Services include the following disciplines—each crucial to the success of any case:

Forensic Investigations
Data Imaging (vs. copy/print)
Interviews
Physical Security Assessments
Electronic Security Assessments
Expert Testimony
Network Audits
Computer User Profiling
Link Analysis
Exhibit Production

Benefits and Advantages

Applying the latest advancements in Computer Forensic investigative techniques, methodologies and skill sets, XDD Forensic Services streamline the entire Computer Forensic process, providing clients with hands-on expertise and communication from initial acquisition to final documentation.

High-Level Certifications - XDD forensic experts are certified by US Courts, FLETC, AFOSI, SANS Institute and many other prestigious agencies.

Investigative Approach - XDD applies a complete “investigative” forensic approach versus only standard “clinical” analysis of electronic data.

Extensive Experience - XDD forensic experts have amassed extensive experience working over 1,000+ government/private company cases in the past (5) years.

Data Imaging - XDD recovers files via imaging versus only copying/printing providing more accurate, useful and updated verification of data.

High-Profile SEC Case Experience - XDD forensic experts have worked on multiple high-profile SEC engagements in the past 10+ years.

DOJ Standards - XDD adheres to all DOJ standards at collection stage.

Trusted Advisor - XDD forensic experts provide training to SEC, USSS, DOD and US Treasury investigators as a trusted mentor and advisor.

XDD Forensic Expert—Tim Hanners

Tim Hanners plays a hands-on role in directing all Forensic investigations for XDD clients. Tim brings extensive expertise to the Forensics table having worked with multiple high-profile companies as a leading expert in the field.

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To obtain additional information regarding Xact Data Discovery’s Forensics Services, contact us at 877.545.XACT or forensics@xactdatadiscovery.com.